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

  • DBE RESTORATION

    FEATURED

    Caltrans Office of Local Civil Compliance shares an update on the return of California's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program

  • FIRST RESPONDERS

    Join the American Public Works Association for a virtual town hall “Public Works Are First Responders” to mark National First Responders Day

  • HYDRAULIC MODELING

    This 4-day course on 2D Hydraulic Modeling of Rivers at Highway Encroachments provides a mix of lessons, demos, and exercises

  • PESTICIDE TRAINING

    This 2-day training in Reno, NV, prepares participants to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination

  • TTPSF AWARDS

    USDOT provides $22M to fund projects that reduce the risk of roadway fatalities and serious injuries in Native American areas

  • BRIDGE STRIKES

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

  • PAVEMENT MARKINGS

    This virtual training explores the standard types and uses of pavement markings, including processes for installation, application, and inspection

  • DISASTER RECOVERY

    Public Works Radio discusses key factors for disaster recovery and debris cleanup, such as having relationships already in place when needed most

  • CONCRETE PAVEMENT

    This free workshop explores common construction challenges, lessons learned from the field, and how to maintain quality and keep projects moving

  • SAFETY INNOVATIONS

    This free webinar offers participants an overview of the Roadway Safety Innovation Expo and explores several of the technologies showcased

  • HAZMAT TRAINING

    This training guides participants through training requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations and identifies who must be trained

  • RECYCLED ASPHALT

    A recent report addresses the concerns of using recycled asphalt pavements and evaluates its performance, cost, and environmental benefits

  • WINTER MAINTENANCE

    Even if it still feels summery where you are, winter is on the way. It’s time to delve into winter maintenance, and that’s exactly what this month’s issue is all about.

  • MOBILITY TRENDS

    SCAG's Transportation Trends Report examines transit to provide a comprehensive picture of post-pandemic travel behavior & regional mobility patterns

  • BMD ASPHALT MIX

    This free webinar shows why and how Balanced Mix Design is used to safeguard performance while enabling practical mix optimization

  • HUMAN LEADERSHIP

    Explore the human side of operational leadership and hear practical approaches for supporting employees through challenging circumstances

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS