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

  • TIMELY USE OF FUNDS

    Join the CTC for a virtual stakeholder workshop to develop the Emergency Declarations Timely Use of Funds Policy

  • ROAD TO ZERO GRANTS

    This first-of-two webinars shares details on projects funded by the 2025-2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants

  • PAVEMENT MGMT

    Learn how agencies can integrate friction and crash data into pavement management decisions to support roadway safety & Vision Zero goals

  • RESPONDER SAFETY

    This webinar highlights key findings from the report on emergency responder struck-by incidents, focusing on the ongoing risks faced by first responders

  • ASPHALT PAVEMENT

    This free webinar shows county engineers how Maltene Replacement Technology can serve as an alternative approach for pavement preservation

  • ENGINEERING ETHICS

    This virtual training is ideal for engineers looking to meet their ethical training requirements or anyone wanting to enhance their ethical decision making

  • SIGN MAINTENANCE

    This virtual Sign Maintenance Mgmt training presents a firm foundation on the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, mgmt, and maintenance

  • POTHOLE REPAIRS

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

  • CONNECT SOCAL

    SCAG is is seeking up to 20 community-based organizations to participate in the Connect SoCal 2050 Community Partner Program

  • TCEP GRANTS

    The Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funds projects designed to move freight more efficiently on corridors with high volumes of freight

  • URBAN INTERSECTIONS

    Learn about effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements aimed at improving safety on urban intersections

  • POST-CRASH CARE

    Learn how prehospital blood has the potential to save the lives of people who would not survive the trip to the hospital without it

  • TRAFFIC MONITORING

    Learn how non-intrusive traffic monitoring equipment can be a safer and more efficient approach to collect critical data while minimizing roadway disruptions

  • EMERGENCY RELIEF

    In anticipation of emergency conditions from Super El Niño, Caltrans is offering a refresher training on the emergency relief program

  • BRIDGE EVALUATION

    The Manual for Bridge Evaluation 4th Edition establishes inspection procedures & evaluation practices for National Bridge Inspection Standards

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS