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.

And to make sure you stay informed, we’re also rolling out:

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

  • BABA WEBINAR

    Learn how to navigate new Build America Buy America regulations, ensure compliance, and avoid risks to your federal funding

  • CDL TRAINING

    The recording of FHWA's Careers in Gear webinar "CDL Training That Works" highlights successful and innovative CLD training from around the country

  • TRIBAL DATA

    Learn how regional organizations can help Native American Tribes overcome and solve data challenges in Southern California

  • SPEED WARNINGS

    MDOT examines the effectiveness of various speed warning technologies to provide guidance on future installation and operation of such treatments

  • ROAD DUST EMISSIONS

    UCR offers engineers and planners new methods for assessing road dust and provides new baseline data on its scale across the State Highway System

  • NICC 2025

    Attend Nevada's conference on the design and construction of resilient, long-life concrete roads, bridges, railways, waterways and other built infrastructure

  • CURED CONCRETE

    Learn how New Jersey DOT successfully uses internally cured high performance concrete for its bridge decks and infrastructure projects

  • NEW IDEAS CHALLENGE

    USDOT is awarding a total of $1 million for innovative concepts that will improve safety, lower costs, and improve US transportation infrastructure

  • ROAD SAFETY AUDITS

    Become an IRF Road Safety Audit Professional and earn 20 PDHs by taking this 8-day online training presented by world-class specialists

  • SAFE SYSTEM TRAINING

    ITE's certificate training for transportation professionals provides an in-depth understanding of the Safe System Approach and its application

  • FLEET MANAGEMENT

    APWA's Fleet Management Certificate online training provides an overview of the many skills and areas of knowledge fleet managers need to be successful

  • TRAFFIC NAVIGATOR

    Read the summer 2025 edition of the Traffic Safety Navigator to learn about the progress of California's Strategic Highway Safety Plan

  • RESEARCH ROUNDUP

    NCHRP's latest rollout offers an in-depth look at Snapshots for Transportation Planning, Applying a Safe Systems Approach, and Traffic Capacity LOS

  • BRIDGE BEARING R&R

    Join NCPP for a strategic overview of bridge bearing operations, focusing on their critical role in ensuring long-term structural integrity and performance

  • CAM GUIDELINES

    CDFW's New Opportunities for Advance Mitigation: CAM webinar is now available for public viewing. Access the presentation and CAM guidelines here!

  • ROAD SAFETY CULTURE

    It's not too late to join the Road Safety Champion Program. Start by taking this free "Intro to Traffic Safety Culture" online training from the team at NCRRS!

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS