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

  • APPLYING ADA

    Discover the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in navigating the built environment in this free ADA workshop, hosted through Ohio LTAP.

  • RSCP MODULES

    Learn why growing positive traffic safety culture can significantly improve road safety in your community and nationwide in RSCP Core Module #3

  • RSCP MODULES

    Explore how road users’ capabilities and limitations shape safety decisions in Core Module #2, offered through the 2026 Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP).

  • RSCP: ROAD SAFETY

    Get an overview of safety trends and a national understanding of roadway safety, and how you can become your agency's Road Safety Champion.

  • TORT LIABILITY

    The Tort Liability & Risk Management for Local Public Agencies is a free training by Ohio LTAP that provides an overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of roadway personnel.

  • WTTAP TRAINING

    If you are seeking a specific tribal training course and do not see it listed on the calendar, submit a request now through the Western Tribal Technical Assistance Program (WTTAP).

  • 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

  • ATP OFFICE HOURS

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

  • BUS SERVICE TOOLS

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

  • 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

  • DRONE POLICY

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

  • ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION

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

  • DISTRACTED DRIVING

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

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS