California's Local Technical Assistance Program

CALTAP helps California's local transportation agencies strengthen their workforce, improve project delivery, and stay current with evolving industry practices. Through training, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing, we connect professionals with the resources and support they need to succeed.

As part of our commitment to expanding training opportunities for local agency partners, we recently launched an On-Demand Training Catalog. This library includes 300+ self-paced virtual courses available anytime, giving you flexible access to training whenever and wherever it works best.

We're also expanding professional development opportunities through certificate programs and specialized training resources, including:

In addition, we're curating a showcase of California Innovation to share agency best practices and highlight creative solutions from across the state.

In 2026, we're expanding our Equipment Loan Program to include a Radar Speed Sign and Traffic Counter.

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NEWS & POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

  • LOCAL TRAINING SURVEY

    FEATURED

    Help California's Local Assistance Team be more effective at serving our local & tribal agency partners by completing this brief online training & support survey

  • SPEED CAMERAS

    This webinar evaluates the effectiveness of California's first speed camera implementation using a quasi-experimental design based on telematics

  • KNOWLEDGE MGMT

    Watch this recording to hear practical insights from leading state DOTs on how agencies can launch, scale, &sustain knowledge management initiatives

  • ASSET PERFORMANCE

    This free webinar presents strategies local agencies can use to address asset condition performance through the programming process

  • HSIP CYCLE 13

    If you missed our July Call for Projects webinar, checkout the recording to learn about HSIP Cycle 13 and its application categories BCR & Funding Set-Asides

  • PWX RADIO

    This latest episode explores the power of community & why networking and relationships are the ultimate factor for success in Public Works

  • HOME SAFELY

    Podcast Episodes 11 & 12 feature Jeff Pulver & Nathan Belz discussing how they face rural road safety challenges in Maine and Alaska

  • TRAIL COSTS

    Explore accurate budgeting for trail projects by analyzing real-world cost drivers, such as materials, inflation, site conditions, & prevailing wage

  • ICAM GRANTS

    The ICAM pilot program provides $12M in funding for innovative capital projects that improve transportation for people who face transportation challenges

  • FLAGGER TRAINING

    This ATTSA flagger workshop in Blue Lake, CA, covers proper operations, skillsets, standard control references, and best practices for various situations

  • ROUNDABOUTS

    Ohio LTAP is hosting its 10th annual Roundabouts Conf in Dec 2026 to connect state, local, and industry officials around this Proven Safety Countermeasure

  • ISOAP PROCESS

    Free webinar introduces CA agencies to the ISOAP process by demonstrating how it can strengthen project development & improve competitiveness

  • PROJECT DELIVERY

    Learn how digital project delivery can replace paper processes, strengthen accountability, improve visibility, and deliver better projects outcomes

  • SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH

    Learn how communities can move from talking about the Safe System Approach to institutionalizing it

  • TRAFFIC NAVIGATOR

    The 2026 summer edition of the Traffic Safety Navigator shares progress on California's Strategic Highway Safety Plan through a variety of key topics

  • AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

    This free webinar explores innovative approaches to engaging bystanders and tested media messages designed to reduce aggressive driving

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS