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

  • ROUNDABOUTS & HSIP

    Watch this April recording of Mini & Modular Roundabouts, a 2-day Caltrans training on the cost and effectiveness of these safer-alternative intersection solutions

  • RIGHT OF WAY

    Caltrans is presenting a free 2-day online training detailing the high-level process and procedures for completion of project right of way work

  • LSA NOTIFICATIONS

    Watch the recorded LSA Emergency Work Notification webinar for guidance on exemptions and submitting complete Emergency Work Notifications via EPIMS

  • RURAL SAFETY

    Hear how effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements can improve safety at rural intersections

  • SIGN MAINTENANCE

    This virtual Sign Maintenance Mgmt training presents a firm foundation on the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, mgmt, and maintenance

  • POTHOLE REPAIRS

    NVLTAP online training compares partial and full-depth repair techniques along with the materials used to implement them

  • PED ACCESSIBILITY

    This 3-part webinar series provides an overview of the challenges in the public right-of-way faced by persons with disabilities

  • RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

    Join APWA for this live virtual program to learn how mutual aid models are structured, activated, and used during emergency response & recovery

  • FLOOD MITIGATION

    600M available in funding for projects that eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the NFIP

  • ASPHALT PAVEMENT

    This free 2-hour training continues the discussion of best practices in asphalt paving, specifically focusing on placement & compaction

  • PAVEMENT DESIGN

    This free 2-hour training explores considerations for determining necessary pavement thickness for applications in a local setting

  • ASPHALT MAINTENANCE

    This free 2-hour training provides an overview of alternative surface treatments that can lengthen the life of the pavement structure

  • EDC ROUND 8

    FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative is rolling out six powerful initiatives designed to help transportation agencies build safer, more efficient transportation

  • ASPHALT PAVEMENT

    Join Arkansas LTAP for a free 2-hour training that introduces the equipment and preparation steps necessary for a quality asphalt paving project

  • RURAL PLANNING

    NCHRP's latest report highlights strategies employed by state DOTs to ensure effective coordination with non-metropolitan officials

  • TRIBAL WORKSHOP

    Attend this 2-day Tribal Transit Workshop in Los Angeles for training sessions on administration, operations, planning, compliance, & tribal transit

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS