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

  • ASPHALT 101

    Join ARLTAP for a 2-hour introduction to asphalt pavements, including how material properties and mixture components can impact performance

  • PAVEMENT MGMT

    Join ARLTAP to hear how network value, remaining service life, and project value index go into an objective strategy for managing a local road network

  • CONSTRUCTION MGMT

    This two-day virtual training focuses on the essential components of the construction mgmt process

  • WORKPLACE SKILLS

    Attend this fast-paced 10wk active-learning workshop for strategies to improve your workplace writing and presentations skills

  • DISTRACTED DRIVING

    Samsara's new report uncovers firsthand insights from drivers and provides practical solutions and actionable strategies to make driving safer

  • RESILIENT STREETS

    ATRC explores how greening strategies in active transportation projects can help build climate resiliency in this newly released webinar recording

  • PSR Workshop

    ATRC explores the ATP application, including serving as a PSR-equivalent, Engineer’s Checklist, plans & cross sections, cost estimate, and schedule

  • ATP OFFICE HOURS

    Log into the ATRC to discuss your ATP grant application, project implementation, available resources, reporting needs, NI program evaluation, and more

  • DBE POLICY UPDATE

    Caltrans Bulletin 25-07 F1 provides updated guidance and compliance regarding the DBE & ACDBE Interim Final Rule issued by the USDOT on October 3

  • ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION

    Become a certified Road Safety Champion by taking this free online training series and help build an informed safety minded workforce

  • DRONE POLICY

    Effective December 22, 2025, the US OMB has prohibited the procurement and operation of "covered" Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or Drones

  • BUS SERVICE TOOLS

    Learn how transit agencies are using new technology to improve on-time performance, maximize existing resources, and enhance customer service

  • RIFDS TRAINING

    BIA & CTT are hosting four Road Inventory Field Data System training sessions at the National Indian Programs Training Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • RECYCLED ASPHALT

    UCPRC explores the behavior of cold recycled layers containing 100% recycled asphalt pavement materials in a pavement structure

  • BUILD GRANTS

    BUILD provides $1.5B in funding for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that will have a significant local or regional impact

  • AACE/NACE CONFERENCE

    The 2026 Western Region Conference highlights latest trends and projects in public works with a focus on safety, engineering resilience, & new technologies

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS