California's Local Technical Assistance Program

To become your one-stop shop for training and support, our team is building a comprehensive catalog of local agency training that covers everything from staff professional development to hands-on technical/engineering courses to regulatory and contract compliance. From this one catalog (and accompanying calendar), you’re able to register for courses offered in-person, onsite, and online across multiple providers.

We’re also bringing a new focus to California innovation by sharing on-the-job ingenuity and best practices captured from agencies across the state. Solutions to help get your job done easier and more efficiently.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

We’ll be unlocking new features and capabilities over the next couple of weeks, so consider subscribing to stay up on the latest developments. And if you have a request or feature you’d like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • DBE REEVALUATION

    FEATURED

    Local agencies: remind your active DBE firms to submit reevaluation documents by April 16, 2026 under the new certification requirements

  • PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

    APWA’s podcast explores creative & community-focused ways public works agencies are celebrating National Public Works Week (May 17-23)

  • UTILITY RELOCATION

    Discover research-backed strategies to reduce utility-related construction delays & improve coordination between your state DOT & utility companies

  • I-35 CORRIDOR STUDY

    FHWA explores strategies to improve mobility, safety, and freight efficiency along one of the nation’s most critical north–south interstate corridors

  • ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

    TRB presents key concepts for designing perpetual asphalt pavements to prevent fatigue & support highway & airfield projects

  • APWA TALKING POINTS

    Discover APWA updates, resources, & time-sensitive opportunities designed to support & advance public works professionals

  • ROUTES FEEDBACK

    Share your community's unmet transportation needs & help shape USDOT's rural infrastructure support assistance program

  • SOCAL MOBILITY TRENDS

    SCAG’s Transportation Trends Report shows transit recovery & remote work impacts across Southern California’s six counties

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

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

  • BRIDGE SCOUR TRAINING

    Join NHI’s 4-day virtual course on Stream Stability & Bridge Scour to learn key techniques for maintaining the structural integrity & safety of highway bridges

  • ATP SUBMITTABLE

    Join CTC to learn about Submittable, the online platform for submitting ATP project proposals, along with key program requirements & tips for Cycle 8

  • TORT LIABILITY

    Help your roadway personnel understand their legal responsibilities & manage risk effectively through this free online training

  • SAFER ROAD BEHAVIORS

    Explore practical insights from behavioral science that can help drivers make safer choices and improve overall road safety

  • PUBLIC WORKS EXPO

    APWA SoCal's 2-day Expo features practical hands-on sessions tailored to pros who keep public works systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably

  • GEOTECH TOOLS

    FHWA shares how geotech data & emerging tech are modernizing infrastructure asset evaluation & mgmt in this innovation exchange webinar

  • MASTIC TRAINING

    Gain hands-on pavement preservation skills & crack sealing expertise designed specifically for tribal transportation professionals

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS