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

  • APWA CONFERENCE

    SAVE THE DATE for APWA NorCal's 30th Annual Public Works Conference in Oakland, coming November 4-5, 2026, and consider submitting a presentation

  • ROUNDABOUTS

    Join Ohio LTAP at this 1-day conference that connects state, local, and industry officials involved with Roundabouts in their communities

  • DANGEROUS BY DESIGN

    Report ranks all 50 states and the largest metro areas by pedestrian fatality rates, and explores roadway design changes that can save lives

  • ISOAP PROCESS

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

  • PROJECT DELIVERY

    Learn how digital project delivery can replace paper processes, strengthen accountability, improve visibility, and deliver better projects outcomes

  • PROCUREMENT TRAINING

    This 2-day in-person training for tribal transportation professionals presents the full scope of the procurement document drafting process

  • NEW SAFETY PLATFORM

    SCAG's Transportation Safety Predictive Modeling & Analysis Platform supports local jurisdictions as they invest in traffic safety

  • WEATHER SAFETY

    NCHRP provides a guide to implementing variable speed limit and real-time warning systems in response to adverse weather conditions

  • GROUND MODIFICATION

    Learn about a structured framework for developing performance-based guidelines for ground modification methods used in highway infrastructure

  • HOME SAFELY

    Hear Jay Otto talk about the role of human behavior in rural traffic safety & how organizations can promote a safety culture that saves lives

  • SOLICITATIONS

    This webinar explores how procurement teams build solicitations that don't need major corrections after release — and how that reduces protest exposure

  • SENSOR THREATS

    Research highlights how ILD sensors embedded in pavement for traffic control are concerningly vulnerable to novel cyber & physical attacks

  • STRUCTURAL TESTING

    Learn how digital twins are being applied to structural testing and evaluation to support predictive modeling & performance-based decision-making

  • KNOWLEDGE MGMT

    Hear practical insights from leading state DOTs on how agencies can launch, scale, and sustain knowledge management initiatives

  • POTHOLE TREATMENTS

    Learn about efficient and cost-effective pothole patching treatments to enhance the performance & longevity of pothole patches during winter

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS