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, expertise, and support needed for success.

As part of our commitment to expand training opportunities for local agency partners, we recently launched an On-Demand Training Catalog. This growing library includes over 300 self-paced virtual courses available anytime, giving you flexible access to training when and where it works best.

We've also launched two certificate programs to boost your professional development:

But wait, there's more! We're curating a showcase of California Innovation to help share agency best practices, and we're expanding our Equipment Loan Program in 2026 to include a Radar Speed Sign and Traffic Counter.

To stay informed about new training opportunities and important policy updates, consider subscribing. Have a request or feature you'd like to see, we'd love to hear from you!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • QUICK BUILDS

    America Walks webinar explores designing and implementing quick build demo pilots as a way to build community support around permanent installs

  • ROADWAY SAFETY

    Join Vision Zero Network webinar to learn key takeaways from their new recent report on "Right-Sizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement"

  • TALKING TIM

    June's Talking TIM webinar focuses on Colorado's TIM program, electric vehicle fire testing, & the implications for roadway responders

  • SAFETY CITY

    Welcome to Safety City Knoxville, a miniature town where children learn real-world pedestrian, bicycle, traffic, and fire safety skills

  • ROUNDABOUTS

    Learn how highway agencies are planning, designing, and implementing mini & modular roundabouts as cost-effective intersection solutions

  • TMS CYBERSECURITY

    This NOCoE webinar explores & highlights the growing importance of protecting transportation management systems from cybersecurity risks

  • RRSAW 2026

    This webinar will help you celebrate Rural Road Safety Awareness Week in July, by sharing topics and strategies that raise awareness around rural road safety

  • CALTRANS GIS4ALL

    See how Caltrans empowers staff to become citizen developers and create meaningful, data-driven solutions via enterprise-wide GIS tools & solutions

  • ROVING REPORTER

    APWA's Roving Reporter explores the major projects reshaping downtown Austin, TX, including redevelopment of its convention center and future light rail system

  • PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

    This webinar explores how data-driven analysis can help communities identify high-risk locations and prioritize safety improvements for effective pedestrian planning

  • ROAD SAFETY AUDITS

    This IRF multi-day online training focuses on road deficiencies, when to conduct a road safety audit, and prioritizing audit findings in investment budgets

  • SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH

    Recordings from the Safe System Approach for Rural Regions mini-conference are now available for viewing from NCRRS

  • PROJECT FUNDING

    Bring your questions about project funding to the Safety Navigator for California Communities to identify the right grant opportunities for your project

  • APWA REPORTER

    The June 2026 issue focuses on emergency management, with special features on damage assessment & North Carolina's response to Hurricane Helene

  • WORKFORCE SUMMIT

    The 2026 Transportation Workforce Development Summit brings together all those dedicated to building a strong, innovative transportation workforce

  • NSFLTP GRANTS

    The Nationally Significant Federal Lands & Tribal Projects program provides funding for projects within, adjacent to, or accessing federal & tribal lands

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS