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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NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • BUY AMERICA

    FEATURED

    Join Caltrans to learn about the Buy America De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook, a set of spreadsheets to calc & track your project's allowable foreign materials

  • CSSA PEER EXCHANGE

    Join SafeTREC for one of two Complete Streets Safety Assessments peer exchanges and hear about success stories & common challenges

  • SS4A APPLICATIONS

    Learn the basics of FHWA's Safe Streets & Roads for All, including funding eligibility & types, and what makes a strong application

  • ROADSIDE SOIL

    See how soil amendments can improve stormwater infiltration, remove pollutants, and help meet NPDES permitting requirements

  • VEHICLE SAFETY

    Learn why CMVs contribute disproportionately to serious work zone crashes and understand how their operational needs are critical for designing safe work zones

  • PREVENTING FALLS

    This free 2-part webinar series offers a comprehensive overview of fall risks, OSHA requirements, and the full range of prevention & protection strategies

  • QUEUE PROTECTION

    Learn how Queue Protection Trucks can reduce end-of-queue crashes and enhance safety in work zones

  • TTP TRAINING

    Attend this 2-day training at the CTT in Fountain Hills, AZ, to receive a comprehensive update on the Tribal Transportation Program

  • FY2026 SS4A NOFO

    The FY2026 SS4A grant NOFO makes available $1B in funding for activities that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries

  • PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

    APWA’s podcast emphasizes how fleet preparedness, resilience, & dealing with unpredictable weather are crucial pillars for building resilient communities

  • SAFETY INSTITUTE

    UC Berkeley's SafeTREC is extending the deadline for its California Safe System Institute for Road Safety - don't miss your chance to be part of the first cohort!

  • STORMWATER PROGRAM

    APWA is excited to release an updated edition of Financing Stormwater Utilities, a recommended resource for the stormwater certification program

  • OSHA 30

    This WTTAP workshop in Happy Camp, CA, offers a comprehensive safety program designed for workers and supervisors in the construction industry

  • CHANGE ORDERS

    Watch CALTAP's March Lunch 'n Learn to learn about the LAPM 16.10 contract change order process, with a focus on public works construction projects

  • SUCCESSION PLANNING

    Watch our 2-part Lunch 'n Learn to learn how agencies can build and implement effective succession planning strategies

  • RURAL MOBILITY

    Explore the link between workforce capacity and rural road safety in this interactive workshop at the Safe Mobility Conference in Seattle, WA

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS