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

  • SUCCESSION PLANNING

    FEATURED

    Join CALTAP's 2-part Lunch 'n Learn series on Effective Succession Planning and stop your agency's retirement knowledge loss

  • GENERATIONAL GAPS

    Discover strategies to navigate generational differences in the workplace and build stronger, more cohesive teams at this free webinar

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

    Head to Hoopa for ATSSA flagger training to learn operations, best practices, and the skillsets to earn your road flagger certification

  • ADVANCED CAV

    Learn how state DOTs can advance connected and automated vehicle initiatives through insights from 39 state peers at this TRB webinar

  • MANUFACTURED WAIVER

    Understand FHWA’s updated Manufactured Products Waiver and upcoming Buy America requirements

  • FLOOD RESILIENCE

    Learn how RaInDROP and climate modeling help agencies prepare for evolving rainfall and strengthen flood resilience

  • WASTE AI TECH

    Explore WasteSmart AI, a live program showing how AI is improving efficiency and sustainability in solid waste operations

  • AI IN TRANSPORTATION

    Discover how AI is transforming traffic management, safety, and operations in transportation systems

  • RURAL TRIBAL MOBILITY

    Learn strategies to improve public transit and mobility solutions in rural and tribal communities

  • EQUIPMENT SAFETY TALK

    Join Nevada LTAP for an interactive discussion on equipment safety, maintenance, and best practices

  • AUTO MOBILITY

    Learn research-backed guidance to integrate automated transportation technologies safely and efficiently into local networks

  • ACTIVE TRANS VALUE

    Learn new tools to evaluate active transportation projects and plan with data-driven confidence

  • INDIAN COUNTRY TRANS

    Join 700+ tribal transportation professionals at the 2026 NTICC in Arizona for tailored sessions and hands-on training

  • ACCELERATING INFRA

    Strengthen critical infrastructure with clean energy solutions—no upfront capital, flexible scale, and built-in resilience

  • TALKING POINTS

    Discover APWA's latest programs, career tools, and time-sensitive opportunities designed to advance your public works career

  • MANAGING LOCAL ROADS

    Join NVLTAP’s 3-part series to learn practical strategies for managing local roads and stretching every dollar further

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS