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

  • 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

  • EDC ROUND 8

    FHWA’s Every Day Counts initiative is rolling out six powerful initiatives designed to help transportation agencies build safer, more efficient transportation

  • ASPHALT PAVEMENT

    Join Arkansas LTAP for a free 2-hour training that introduces the equipment and preparation steps necessary for a quality asphalt paving project

  • RURAL PLANNING

    NCHRP's latest report highlights strategies employed by state DOTs to ensure effective coordination with non-metropolitan officials

  • TRIBAL WORKSHOP

    Attend this 2-day Tribal Transit Workshop in Los Angeles for training sessions on administration, operations, planning, compliance, & tribal transit

  • STEEL BRIDGE GUIDES

    AASHTO & NSBA jointly released 2 new publications for structural duplex stainless steel bridges, both available free of charge

  • DATA QUALITY

    Join DRISI to explore the fundamentals of data quality, including how to assess it and practical steps to improving its value

  • ECONOMIC TRENDS

    Join SCAG for a Toolbox Tuesday webinar on better understanding economic trends by using tools such as AIES and the Economic Census

  • CURB SPACE MGMT

    Watch the recording of SCAG's April 7 webinar to hear how a growing demand for curb space leads to challenges with parking, congestion, and more

  • RIGHT-OF-WAY

    OpenGov's free webinar showcases how to bring Right-of-Way permitting and field operations together in one connected system

  • CONTRACTS TRAINING

    This federal construction contracting management training at CTT in Arizona is designed specifically for tribal transportation professionals

  • SS4A APPLICATIONS

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

  • PWX RADIO

    APWA’s podcast offers a fascinating look at the assistance sentinel animals can offer and the wide-reaching value they provide to communities

  • CA MUTCD 2026

    Effective January 18, 2026, Caltrans released California's version of the 2026 MUTCD to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices

  • COORDINATING w/ EMS

    Join this webinar to hear about strategies and tools that DOTs and their partners can use to advance the availability and effectiveness of post-crash care efforts.

  • ROAD SAFETY PROJECTS

    Watch this webinar recording to learn how the accelerated deployment of proven safety improvements reduces rural roadway fatalities

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS