California's Local Technical Assistance Program

CALTAP helps California's local transportation agencies build a stronger workforce through training, technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and professional development. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, stay current with industry requirements, solve technical challenges, or learn from proven practices across the state, CALTAP connects you with the resources and expertise needed to succeed.

Through our Training Calendar, On-Demand Training Catalog, and Emerging Leadership Academy (ELA), transportation professionals can access in-person, virtual, onsite, and self-paced learning opportunities that strengthen skills, support career growth, and help agencies meet today's challenges. These offerings reflect our commitment to expanding access to high-quality training and workforce development throughout California.

We're also helping agencies work smarter by sharing innovative practices, proven solutions, and lessons learned from transportation professionals throughout the state.

Additional resources available through CALTAP include:

As CALTAP continues to grow, consider subscribing to stay informed about new training opportunities, resources, and program updates. If you have a request or feature you'd like to see, let us know!

NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • QUICK BUILDS

    America Walks webinar explores designing and implementing quick build demo pilots as a way to build community support around permanent installs

  • ROADWAY SAFETY

    Join Vision Zero Network webinar to learn key takeaways from their new recent report on "Right-Sizing the Role of Traffic Enforcement"

  • TALKING TIM

    June's Talking TIM webinar focuses on Colorado's TIM program, electric vehicle fire testing, & the implications for roadway responders

  • SAFETY CITY

    Welcome to Safety City Knoxville, a miniature town where children learn real-world pedestrian, bicycle, traffic, and fire safety skills

  • SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH

    Recordings from the Safe System Approach for Rural Regions mini-conference are now available for viewing from NCRRS

  • PROJECT FUNDING

    Bring your questions about project funding to the Safety Navigator for California Communities to identify the right grant opportunities for your project

  • APWA REPORTER

    The June 2026 issue focuses on emergency management, with special features on damage assessment & North Carolina's response to Hurricane Helene

  • WORKFORCE SUMMIT

    The 2026 Transportation Workforce Development Summit brings together all those dedicated to building a strong, innovative transportation workforce

  • NSFLTP GRANTS

    The Nationally Significant Federal Lands & Tribal Projects program provides funding for projects within, adjacent to, or accessing federal & tribal lands

  • BRIDGE GRANTS

    New Bridge Improvements Type 3 grant provides up to $25M in FY2026 funds for the replacement or rehabilitation of bridges

  • EVERY DAY COUNTS

    Join the EDC Team for an engaging webinar where you get to ask lighting-related questions from a panel of experts

  • INTERIM LAPM FORMS

    Caltrans updated two LAPM forms to guide public agencies on how to adjust their contract templates due to the Interim Final Rule for the DBE program

  • PWX RADIO

    APWA’s podcast explores the stories of why public workers are first responders and addresses the efforts required to ensure more formal recognition

  • PLAN READING

    This in-person plan reading & estimating training in Arizona is designed specifically to support tribal transportation professionals

  • CA INVESTS $540M

    CA allocates $540M in transportation investments to improve travel times, shore up aging bridges & freight infrastructure, and add new layers of safety

  • TRIBAL FUNDING

    The Tribal Transit Program makes $18.95M available for tribes and Alaskan Native Villages for capital, operating, and planning activities

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS