California's Local Technical Assistance Program

CALTAP helps California's local transportation agencies strengthen their workforce, improve project delivery, and stay current with evolving industry practices. Through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing, we connect professionals with the resources and support they need to succeed.

As part of our commitment to expanding training opportunities for local agency partners, we recently launched an On-Demand Training Catalog. This library includes 300+ self-paced virtual courses available anytime, giving you flexible access to training whenever and wherever it works best.

We're also expanding professional development opportunities through certificate programs and specialized training resources, including:

In addition, we're curating a showcase of California Innovation to share agency best practices and highlight creative solutions from across the state.

In 2026, we're expanding our Equipment Loan Program to include a Radar Speed Sign and Traffic Counter.

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NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • LOCAL TRAINING SURVEY

    FEATURED

    Help California's Local Assistance Team be more effective at serving our local & tribal agency partners by completing this brief online training & support survey

  • SPEED CAMERAS

    This webinar evaluates the effectiveness of California's first speed camera implementation using a quasi-experimental design based on telematics

  • KNOWLEDGE MGMT

    Watch this recording to hear practical insights from leading state DOTs on how agencies can launch, scale, &sustain knowledge management initiatives

  • ASSET PERFORMANCE

    This free webinar presents strategies local agencies can use to address asset condition performance through the programming process

  • ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION

    Become a certified Road Safety Champion through this series of free online trainings and help build an informed safety-minded workforce

  • QUICK BUILDS

    Recorded webinar shows how designing & deploying quick build demo pilots can build community support around permanent installs

  • ATTAIN GRANTS

    $120M in grants to deploy, install, and operate advanced technologies to improve safety, mobility, & efficiency of transportation infrastructure

  • HSIP CYCLE 13

    If you missed our July Call for Projects webinar, checkout the recording to learn about HSIP Cycle 13 and its application categories BCR & Funding Set-Asides

  • PWX RADIO

    This latest episode explores the power of community & why networking and relationships are the ultimate factor for success in Public Works

  • TRAIL COSTS

    Explore accurate budgeting for trail projects by analyzing real-world cost drivers, such as materials, inflation, site conditions, & prevailing wage

  • ICAM GRANTS

    The ICAM pilot program provides $12M in funding for innovative capital projects that improve transportation for people who face transportation challenges

  • HOT MIX ASPHALT

    Discover how Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt–Dense Graded improves pavement performance while supporting sustainability & recycling goals

  • HOME SAFELY

    Podcast Episodes 11 & 12 feature Jeff Pulver & Nathan Belz discussing how they face rural road safety challenges in Maine and Alaska

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

    This ATTSA flagger workshop in Blue Lake, CA, covers proper operations, skillsets, standard control references, and best practices for various situations

  • ROUNDABOUTS

    Ohio LTAP is hosting its 10th annual Roundabouts Conf in Dec 2026 to connect state, local, and industry officials around this Proven Safety Countermeasure

  • ISOAP PROCESS

    Free webinar introduces CA agencies to the ISOAP process by demonstrating how it can strengthen project development & improve competitiveness

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS