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.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

We’ll be unlocking new features and capabilities over the next couple of weeks, so consider subscribing to stay up on the latest developments. And if you have a request or feature you’d like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • SUCCESSION PLANNING

    FEATURED

    Join CALTAP's 2-part Lunch 'n Learn series on Effective Succession Planning and stop your agency's retirement knowledge loss

  • PAVEMENT DESIGN

    A decade of pavement innovation in one AASHTO guide: discover the new materials, methods, and tools transforming infrastructure design

  • BATTERY HAZARDS

    Lithium-ion batteries are causing devastating fires across North America. Hear from frontline experts about this urgent crisis and what you can do to help

  • SMARTER ASSET MGMT

    Learn how to build a connected asset management foundation that helps your team work smarter and respond faster

  • BRIDGE SCOUR DESIGN

    This 3-day course helps engineers & inspectors identify, analyze, and address these critical challenges using proven FHWA guidance.

  • EV FAST CHARGING

    Mobile fast charging tech is revolutionizing EV infrastructure deployment and accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation

  • WORKING TOGETHER

    Every generation brings something unique ... learn how to turn these differences into a workplace where everyone thrives

  • GEOSPATIAL RESOURCES

    Discover free geospatial tools and training available to Alaska tribes through the BIA's Enterprise License Agreement program

  • PAVEMENT CONFERENCE

    Join industry leaders for innovations in concrete pavement, live demos, and the SWCPA EPIC Awards in California

  • BUY AMERICA

    Recent updates to the Buy America program offer guidance on new requirements for manufactured products used in highway projects

  • TACTILE WAYFINDING

    Discover how tactile wayfinding research is helping travelers who are blind or visually impaired navigate transit safely and independently

  • DBE UPDATES

    Caltrans eliminates monthly DBE payment reporting requirement; updated policy streamlines compliance for local agencies

  • TRIBAL ROADS

    Help shape the 2026 Tribal Road Maintenance Symposium—share your topic ideas via this Northern TTAP survey

  • SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH

    This NCRRS webinar series covers Applying the Safe Systems Approach for Rural, Safer Road Users in the Rural Context, and Safer Roads in the Rural Context

  • RSCP: READ THE ROAD

    This virtual training provides practical skills professionals can apply to spot potential hazards during routine activities and improve safety on local roads

  • RSCP: ROAD TO ZERO

    Explore how transportation, public health, and law enforcement can work together on the road to zero by understanding each other's approaches

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS