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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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

  • HSIP CYCLE 13

    FEATURED

    This free info-session explores the latest details for California’s Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 13 Call-for-Projects

  • 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!

  • RURAL MOBILITY

    This free web series shares transportation research that connects communities and provides pragmatic mobility solutions for rural localities

  • DISTRACTED DRIVING

    The 13th Distracted Driving Summit brings together industry, educators, & safety professionals to share ideas, gather information, & learn about best practices

  • ATP PLANNING & DESIGN

    This live in-person training introduces P&D concepts to planners, engineers, public health practitioners, or other active transportation champions

  • POTHOLE REPAIRS

    This online pothole repair training compares partial and full-depth repair techniques along with the materials used to implement them

  • READING THE ROADWAY

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

  • SAFETY ANALYSIS

    This online training helps you navigate the safety analysis process and apply it to both traditional site reviews and systemic network screenings

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

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

  • URBAN GREENING

    The Urban Greening Grant Program allocates $100M for projects that use nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change impacts

  • HOME SAFELY

    Traumatic brain injury survivor Holly Kostrzewski shares how her personal journey led to becoming a vocal advocate of traffic safety programs

  • PROJECT FIT ANALYSIS

    This free webinar can help you determine which funding program—SS4A, HSIP, ATP, or state sources—is the best fit for your safety project

  • WORKFORCE PREP

    NCHRP's latest report addresses recruitment, development, & retention of a workforce proficient in developing & deploying emerging technologies

  • FREIGHT & LAND USE

    The next Talking Freight webinar explores the new Freight & Land Use Handbook, which provides tools for integrating freight & land use planning

  • PWX RADIO

    APWA’s podcast hits the road for some face-to-face sidewalk interviews to hear what public works means to everyday people in the community

  • BRIDGE FUNDING

    A 2nd BIP amendment aligns it to current administration priorities and provides a process for FY25 cycle applicants to amend their applications

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS