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.

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NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • BABM 2026

    FEATURED

    CALTAP is excited to launch a new year of FHWA’s Build a Better Mousetrap (BABM) statewide competition, to help us celebrate your local agency's ingenuity!

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

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

  • SEGMENTAL BRIDGES

    FHWA's Bridge Load Rating webinar on Segmental Bridges offer attendees a look at state of the practice, lessons learned, & research advancements

  • BARRIER BASICS

    Explore the basics of roadside barriers, including guidance for their placement and installation, in this 2.5 hour online training

  • PWX RADIO

    APWA’s podcast review's the annual North American Snow Conference and stresses that snow and ice planning is a year-round endeavor

  • APWA REPORTER

    The May 2026 issue focuses on smart-city readiness roadmaps, equity-based green streets programs, and offers an outlook on the future of public works

  • WINTER OPERATIONS

    The Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate explores what goes into developing and maintaining an effective winter maintenance program

  • PWX 2026

    The 2026 APWA Public Works Expo in Houston, TX, brings together professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

    Learn how to use advance warning signs and traffic control devices for flagging, including proper PPE for working around vehicular traffic in work zones

  • WORKING w/ MEDIA

    Learn practical strategies for building strong, collaborative relationships with journalists and news organizations with this free online training

  • AI DATA COLLECTION

    FHWA shares how data and artificial intelligence are transforming transportation asset management and infrastructure decision-making

  • HIGH-SPEED BUSES

    Learn how high-speed buses traveling 80–140 mph might operate safely if found feasible on California’s freeway system

  • LEGISLATIVE DAY

    Join fellow professionals from ASCE & APWA for an impactful day in Sacramento & make your voice heard on the issues shaping CA’s infrastructure future

  • CHILD SAFETY

    This Child Passenger Safety certification course presents proper use of car seats, booster seats, seat belts, and vehicle safety systems

  • 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

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS