Training: LSA Program

Emergency Work Notifications

April 21, 2026, 10am–11am PT

CDFW's Lake & Streambed Alteration (LSA) Program is responsible for issuing LSA Agreements when activities in and around rivers, lakes, and streams may substantially adversely affect fish and wildlife resources.

Join the LSA Program team for this overview of what defines Emergency Work along with guidance on how to submit complete Emergency Work Notifications.

Webinar Topics:

• Defining Emergency Work, exemptions from normal Notification
• Review of Emergency Work Notification process in EPIMS
• General guidance for application submittals

** California Buy America Webinar **

De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook

April 16, 2026, 9am–10:30am PT

Join Caltrans for this free virtual session on the purpose and usage of its Build America Buy America (BABA) De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook; a set of Excel spreadsheets that can help simplify the calculation and tracking of your project's allowable foreign materials.

Webinar Topics:

• How to use the De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook (v1.1)
• Review of a Waiver Example
• How to Invoke the Small Grants Waiver

Webinar: Mini & Modular Roundabouts

April 28–29, 2026, 8:30am–12pm PT

FHWA, Caltrans DLA, Washington State DOT, and the cities of Modesto and San Diego invite you to learn the benefits of Mini & Modular Roundabouts.

Hosted by the CALTAP, this 2-day (7-hour) presentation showcases how these roundabout configurations represent a low-cost, quick construction, and traffic calming solution that will be competitive in the upcoming HSIP Cycle 13 call for projects, anticipated in late May or early June of 2026.

Presentation Topics:

• Alignment with Safe Systems & Vision Zero
• Impacts on Fatal & Serious Injury Crashes
• Benefits of Mini & Modular Roundabouts
• Peer Sharing of Local Agencies Experience
• Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) for HSIP applications
• Considering Roundabouts as a First Alternative

Webinar: Sidewalk & Ramp Hazards

April 22, 2026, 10am–11am PT

OpenGov's webinar On Every Block: Turn Sidewalk & Ramp Hazards into Safer, More Accessible Communities showcases how to manage sidewalks, ramps, and pedestrian infrastructure more proactively.

Learning Objectives:

• Spot & address walkability risks before they lead to incidents/complaints
• Maintain ADA-compliant infrastructure with better tracking/ accountability
• Prioritize repairs based on real conditions across your network
• Improve coordination between teams responsible for walkability
• Support broader goals like safety, sustainability, and community trust

Training: Construction Project Management

April 22–23, 2026, 8am–5pm PT



The Center for Tribal Transportation is offering a two-day in-person training program on construction project management, designed specifically for transportation professionals responsible for managing construction and infrastructure projects on tribal lands.

The curriculum integrates industry-standard project management methodologies with the unique regulatory, cultural, and operational considerations that define tribal transportation projects.

Training: Pavement Marking & Installation

June 2–3, 2026, 8am–11am PT

WTTAP is hosting a 6-hour, interactive online training that explores the standard types and uses of pavement markings and informs participants about marking installation preparation, marking application and inspection. 

This training discusses the value of a pavement marking management system and explores new and upcoming innovations in materials and equipment.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the purpose of different types of pavement markings
• Select the right pavement marking materials
• Marking preparation, application, & inspection procedures

Training: Stream Stability

& Scour at Highway Bridges

June 22–25, 2026, 6am–1pm PT

NHI presents this comprehensive four-day virtual training to help engineers understand and address hydraulic factors that affect bridge stability.

This course provides preventive techniques for identifying, analyzing, and calculating hydraulic conditions that may contribute to bridge scour and stream instability, to support engineers and bridge professionals responsible for maintaining the structural integrity and safety of highway bridges.

Webinar: Coordinating

with Emergency Medical Services

September 16, 2026, 10am–11am PT

The third in a new series of FHWA webinars, Coordinating with Emergency Medical Services to Improve Data Driven Safety Analysis & Traffic Incident Management in Rural Areas will showcase strategies and tools that DOTs and their partners can use to advance the availability and effectiveness of post-crash care efforts.

Strategies include coordination between DOTs and EMS for Traffic Incident Management, prehospital blood transfer, and delivery of effective training to DOT staff. Experts will present on the National EMS Information system to demonstrate how State and local agencies can use this rich database to inform their data-driven safety analysis and safety planning.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Next Gen Pedestrian & Bicycle Projects | April 15, 2026, 12pm–1pm

Learn how the Massachusetts DOT is using geospatial analysis to identify infrastructure gaps and prioritize future pedestrian and bicycle projects

SoCal Public Works Expo | April 15-16, 2026, 8am–4pm

This year's Expo includes an expanded two-day program designed to serve the full spectrum of public works professionals

Asphalt Pavement Planning | April 16, 2026, 9am–10am

Michigan Technological University's Center for Technology & Training (CTT) is hosting a free 1-hour webinar on asphalt pavement planning.

Asphalt Concrete Materials & Mix Design | April 20-23, 2026, 2pm–4pm

This course presents information regarding asphalt mix components and their relation to performance

2026 Highway Maintenance Conference | April 21-22, 2026, 5am–1pm

The Michigan Highway Maintenance Conference features presentations on critical topics affecting highway maintenance operations across the state.

Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety | April 21 - May 5, 2026, 11am–1pm

This 3-part web series explores Safe System principles, the Safe System Roadway Design Hierarchy, contributing risk factors, and more

2026 CA Concrete Pavement Conference | April 22-23, 2026, 8am–4pm

The 2-day conference brings together industry leaders, engineers, and researchers to explore the latest innovations in concrete pavement technology

CSSA Peer Exchange Series | April 23, 2026, 2pm–3pm

SafeTREC is hosting a virtual two-part Peer Exchange in spring 2026 titled Advancing safety through the Complete Streets Safety Assessment

Traffic Control for Safer Work Zones | April 24, 2026, 8am–5pm

This course is designed to keep workers and the public safe during road construction and maintenance, utility work, landscaping and railway work

Funding Opportunity: Roadside Pollinator Program

USDOT and FHWA have released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Roadside Pollinator Program (RPP), allocating a total of $3.8M for activities that benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way.

The Roadside Pollinator Program was established under Section 11528 of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act to help promote the creation and protection of pollinator habitats along the nation’s roads and highways.

Eligible Applicants:

• State DOTs, Indian Tribes, Federal Land Management Agencies

PWX Radio: The Emerging Leaders Academy

The latest edition of the APWA's Public Works Radio The Emerging Leaders Academy: Celebrating 20 Years of Life-Changing Experiences discusses how APWA encourages professional growth through intensive leadership and management training within the context of public works

The Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) is a yearlong experience designed to inspire those who lead at all levels in public works. This program features a popular in-person retreat and monthly check-ins with instructors.

Compliance Resource: CA MUTCD 2026

Effective January 18, 2026, Caltrans issued its California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2026 (CA MUTCD) to provide uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices in California.

The CA MUTCD is the official state standard for the design, installation, and maintenance of all traffic control devices, including road signs, signals, and pavement markings, on California streets and highways. It ensures a uniform and predictable environment for all road users, including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and persons with disabilities.

APWA Reporter Magazine: April 2026

The April 2026 issue of Reporter Magazine showcases safety lessons from Australia & New Zealand, explains variable speed limits, and features a sneak peek of what to expect at the Snow Conference coming-up in Cleveland.

The Life-Saving Role of Post-Crash Care

A recent NPR segment highlights a major advancement in trauma care: administering blood transfusions directly at the scene of an emergency rather than waiting until patients reach the hospital. Because severe blood loss is a leading cause of death in trauma cases, early intervention can dramatically improve a patient’s chances of survival.

First responders describe how new portable technologies allow them to safely store and warm blood in the field. Paramedics report near-immediate improvements in patients, with stabilized vital signs and increased responsiveness shortly after transfusions begin.

RSCP: NCRRS Celebrates 59 Graduates

NCRRS is celebrating the graduation of 59 participants of its Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP), including several practitioners who completed training in at least two career pathways.

RSCP is a nationally recognized certification program that provides intensive "Road Safety 101" training through web-based modules that cover the core topics of road safety and road safety within various career pathways.

Recording: Accelerate

Delivery of Road Safety Projects

The recording of FHWA's February 26 webinar Accelerate Delivery of Road Safety Projects in Rural Areas: Successful Implementation of Modular Designs & Materials is now available.

In this webinar, state DOTs and local agencies presented on successful projects that use modular designs and materials to advance road safety and highlight policies supporting accelerated delivery of road safety projects.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

APWA Career Zone

CareerZone is a comprehensive resource that provides tools and information to support career development and workforce planning.

FRCC Highway Maintenance Management Degree

FRCC's Highway Maintenance Management degree helps you develop the management skills you need to advance your career in highway maintenance.

Annual Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey

NAPA has published the results of its 2024 Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials & Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage.

Built to Walk: A Guide to Safer, Connected Streets

Explore how cities can shift from reactive repairs and scattered spreadsheets to a clearer, more proactive approach to pedestrian infrastructure.

Recording: Effective Succession Planning

CALTAP recently offered a free 2-part virtual Lunch 'n Learn session designed to help agencies build and implement effective succession planning strategies.

Recording: Contract Change Orders for Public Works

Watch this 1-hour Lunch 'n Learn on the Change Order (CO) process for public works construction projects.

Public Works Radio: Fleet Preparedness

The latest edition of the APWA's Public Works Radio addresses Resiliency & Preparedness in Public Works for a Safer Tomorrow

Financing Stormwater Utilities

APWA’s Water Resources Management Committee released an updated edition of this resource for the stormwater certification program.

More Training Coming Up in April

Need a closer look? Stop by CALTAP.org for a calendar view of upcoming training and events focused specifically on local agency project success.

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