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

  • LABOR COMPLIANCE

    FEATURED

    Join Instructor Adam Whitcomb & Caltrans Labor Compliance HQ for this 2-day online course on the basics of labor compliance for local agencies

  • ROAD SAFETY CHAMPION

    Become a certified Road Safety Champion through this series of free online trainings and help build an informed safety-minded workforce

  • TECHTRANSFER

    UCB's TechTransfer Center is California's premier professional development & continuing education hubs for transportation practitioners

  • CTC INVESTMENTS

    The CTC approved nearly $2.7B in funding for more than 150 new projects to improve travel times, expand travel options, & strengthen infrastructure assets

  • BRIDGE SCOUR TRAINING

    Join NHI’s 4-day virtual course on Stream Stability & Bridge Scour to learn key techniques for maintaining the structural integrity & safety of highway bridges

  • SAFETY GRANTS

    NHTSA is awarding $20M in Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement grants to deploy cutting-edge traffic safety enforcement innovations

  • DRIVE AI DEMO DAY

    Join UC Berkeley ITS and California PATH celebrate 40yrs of transportation tech and look ahead to 40 more with researchers, industry, & government leaders

  • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

    The Hazardous Materials Multimodal Event provides regulatory updates and operational guidance to help ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials

  • AI TOOLS FOR WINTER

    Learn how AI can support operational decision-making, analyze route and fleet data, and promote the important work performed by winter maintenance staff

  • GRADE CROSSINGS

    Learn why traffic control devices at grade crossings are essential for maintaining a safe and efficient regional transportation network

  • ROAD SAFETY PLANS

    This free webinar shows agencies how to move from a Local Road Safety Plan or other safety plan to fundable safety projects & competitive grant applications

  • VENDOR MANAGEMENT

    Learn why vendor pools concentrate, what drives new entrants away, & how procurement teams are building conditions for sustained competition

  • SAFE SYSTEMS

    Hear from experts about newly released Safe System Success Stories and how their agencies are putting Safe System principles into practice

  • NTD COMPLIANCE

    This training covers all aspects of National Transit Database reporting, including organizational, operational, financial, service, & safety information

  • DECIDE & PROVIDE

    Learn how to use a "Decide & Provide” approach to transportation planning that is vision-led, access-focused, & uncertainty-savvy

  • WOMEN IN PWX

    This webinar addresses accelerated retirements in public works by building leadership skills for women through a structured, peer-led mentorship approach

UPCOMING TRAINING & EVENTS