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

  • LABOR COMPLIANCE

    FEATURED

    Join Instructor Adam Whitcomb & Caltrans Labor Compliance HQ for this 2-day online course on the basics of labor compliance for local agencies

  • POTHOLE REPAIRS

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

  • LMFP REBATES

    Last Mile Freight Program Battery-Electric Rebates provide $49M for fleet owners & operators to convert or replace their diesel-powered trucks

  • PROTECT GRANTS

    The PROTECT grant program seeks to make our surface transportation more resilient to natural hazards, including sea level rise, flooding, & extreme weather events

  • PESTICIDE TRAINING

    This 2-day training in Elko, NV, prepares participants to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination

  • ASSET MANAGEMENT

    Learn how how organizations are linking asset-related performance targets and state of good repair goals to funding decisions

  • SNBI DATA

    Learn how to master a streamlined workflow for extracting, testing, & correcting SNBI data well ahead of the March 2028 deadline

  • RESILIENT TRAILS

    Hear how communities are designing resilience into their trail rebuilding projects to mitigate the impact of future disasters on trail infrastructure

  • ROAD SAFETY

    Join this free webinar on America's road safety challenges and learn how to achieve long-term systems changes for road safety through near-term wins

  • RURAL SAFETY

    Learn about effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements aimed at improving safety on rural horizontal curves

  • PES Office Hours

    Join the Caltrans Office of Environmental Compliance to learn about its new and improved Pilot Preliminary Environmental Study Form

  • AI & RURAL SAFETY

    Join this free 1-hour webinar to explore several uses for Artificial Intelligence in improving rural and tribal road safety

  • NATIVE AMERICAN DAY

    This September 25th join us in Sacramento to celebrate the culture, history, & tribal sovereignty of California's Indigenous peoples

  • RESPONDER SAFETY

    Learn how Community Risk Reduction programs can prevent crashes, reduce injuries, and protect drivers & emergency responders on local roadways

  • ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION

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

  • TECHTRANSFER

    UCB's TechTransfer Center is California's premier professional development & continuing education hub for transportation practitioners

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS