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

  • CLEAN TRANSIT

    SCAG webinar explores practical strategies and best practices for transitioning SoCal transit systems to zero-emission technologies

  • FALL DEMO DAY

    Join APWA's Operations & Maintenance Fall Demo Day to connect with fellow PW professionals while checking out equipment, facilities, & best practices

  • GREAT CORRIDORS

    The America’s Great Corridors of Commerce program aims to transform existing highway & railroad rights-of-way into multi-use, high-value utility arteries

  • PAVEMENT TREATMENT

    This virtual training shares valuable insights on the variety of treatment options available to help you get the most out of your road network

  • ROAD SAFETY 365

    Explore how construction, maintenance, and other activities can impact roadway safety and receive practical guidance for improving road safety

  • ASPHALT CRACKS

    Learn how to optimize road maintenance resources by selecting proper materials, preparing surfaces, and applying best practices for asphalt preservation

  • PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT

    This training provides an overview of the data requirements & collection methods used to assess roadway networks and optimize treatment options

  • CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

    This free webinar shares how government agencies can maintain audit-ready contract records & streamline public records requests to handle audits smoothly

  • BRIDGE STRIKES

    Talking Freight webinar explores the results of a global benchmarking study on countermeasures for preventing bridge strikes from oversized vehicles

  • SAFETY STRATEGIES

    This free 2-hour webinar on roadway safety showcases how to use available data for applying safety treatments before crashes happen

  • ASPHALT MAINTENANCE

    This free 2-hour training focuses on best practices for some of the most common asphalt maintenance activities: pothole patching & crack sealing

  • COUNTERMEASURES

    This free 2-hour webinar focuses on low-cost safety solutions that can assist local agencies in determining how to maximize safety while minimizing costs

  • BRIDGE LOAD RATING

    FHWA's next Bridge Load Rating webinar features case studies on the Lofton Henderson Memorial Bridge and on concrete arch bridges

  • HVY EQUIP TRAINING

    This 4-day in-person course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for safely operating and working around heavy equipment

  • LOCAL ASSISTANCE DAY

    Join Caltrans DLA to hear news & updates on SafeTREC's safety resources, the HSIP Cycle 13 call for projects, and the Office of Civil Compliance on DBE

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS