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

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: Manufactured Products Final Rule (BABA)

April 8, 2026, 11am–12pm PT

NACE hosts this FHWA webinar on the Manufactured Products Final Rule for the Build America, Buy America. The webinar reviews the phased domestic materials requirements that apply to FHWA-funded programs and projects, to help professionals ensure compliance and plan their projects effectively.

Key Implementation Dates:

• Mar 20 – Sep 30, 2025: General waiver applies
• Oct 1, 2025+: Final assembly must be U.S.-made
• Oct 1, 2026+: Final assembly + 55% U.S. components

Webinar: SS4A Action Plans

April 9, 2026, 10:30am–12pm PT

USDOT is hosting a free webinars that offer a general overview of the Safe Streets & Roads for All program, with a focus on how to apply for Planning & Demonstration Grants for Comprehensive Safety Action Plans.

Potential applicants will learn about the grant application process, eligibility requirements, and components required for an Action Plan.

Eligible SS4A Activities:

• Develop a comprehensive safety action plan (“Action Plan”)
• Conduct safety planning to complete or enhance an Action Plan
• Safety demonstration activities to prepare or update an Action Plan

Webinar: All-Way Stops, Improving Rural Safety

April 9, 2026, 8am–9am PT



ITE is hosting a webinar to show how all-way stops save lives at a fraction of the cost of most other effective intersection safety treatments.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand historical safety data from all-way stop signage installation
• Understand how to utilize all-way stop installations to improve safety
• Explore the potential for widespread all-way stop implementation
• Hear case studies from North Carolina’s system that can be transferred

Webinar: Evaluating LPIs & Curb Extensions

April 10, 2026, 12pm–1pm PT

TREC is hosting a free webinar to present findings from a Master’s thesis that evaluated the safety impacts of Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) and curb extensions using detailed conflict data collected at signalized intersections.

Topics Covered:

• How surrogate measures can be used to evaluate safety
• How LPIs influence pedestrian–vehicle conflict frequency
• How curb extensions may complement LPIs
• How intersection context & design impact treatment effectiveness

Webinar: AI and Data Governance in Transportation

April 10, 2026, 11am–12:30pm PT

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) presents Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance in Transportation to examine how AI is being applied across transportation systems.

Presenters will share case studies highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned as they advance AI-readiness and strengthen data governance in a rapidly evolving environment.

Topics Covered:

• What a data literacy plan is and why it is important
• The core principles of data governance
• Risks to organizations that don't address data governance

Workshop: Planning for Main Streets

SCAG is hosting online workshops for their Planning for Main Streets project, a regional effort to reimagine state highway corridors that serve as community main streets. This project focuses on SR-1 in LA County, SR-18 in San Bernardino County, SR-39 in Orange County, and SR-86 in Imperial County.

Workshop Dates (6–7pm):

• San Bernardino (SR-18): Monday, April 13
• Lomita (SR-1): Thursday, April 16
• Los Angeles (SR-1): Monday, April 20
• Long Beach (SR-1): Monday, April 27
• Westminster (SR-39): Thursday, April 30
• Stanton (SR-39): Monday, May 4
• Brawley (SR-86): Monday, May 11

These workshops provide a chance for the community to share input

and shape the future of Main Streets across Southern California

Webinar: Back to Basics - Roundabouts

April 14, 2026, 11am–12:30pm PT

ITE is presenting a foundational overview of modern roundabout design and operations, allowing participants to learn how roundabouts differ from circular intersections, explore key geometric and operational characteristics, and review documented safety and mobility benefits.

Topics Covered:

• Modern roundabouts, traffic circles, and rotaries
• Modern roundabout design contributes to improved safety
• Situations in which a roundabout may be an appropriate alternative

Webinar: Next-Gen Pedestrian & Bicycle Projects

April 15, 2026, 12pm–1pm PT

ABPB presents Establishing Massachusetts Next Generation of Pedestrian & Bicycle Projects, a webinar showcasing how MassDOT is using geospatial analysis to identify infrastructure gaps and prioritize future bike/ped projects.

Learn how this analysis can create a roadmap of infrastructure projects for the foreseeable future, to help your agency achieve its transportation vision.

Training: Sustainability Professional Credential

May 4–7, 2026, 9am–11am PT

APWA offers live online Envision training to help infrastructure stakeholders implement more sustainable projects. ISI's Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) designation is an increasingly important credential for professionals involved in civil infrastructure

Key Benefits:

• Show expertise in sustainable infrastructure & resilient project design
• Apply Envision principles to real-world civil infrastructure projects
• Enhance your career opportunities & professional credibility
• Join a growing network of more than 15,000 ENV SP professionals

Webinar: Innovative Funding for Rural Road Safety

May 7, 2026, 10am–11am PT

The second in a new series of FHWA webinars, Innovative Funding Processes for Rural Road Safety presents strategies for using non-traditional funding to improve safety efficiently across all types of rural roads.

State, regional, and local transportation agencies will present on innovative funding programs, alternative contracting methods, and flexibilities to distribute resources efficiently across local-owned rural roads to maximize safety impact. Strategies will emphasize effective investments and program eligibilities, non-traditional funding sources, and systemic data-driven investments.

2026 National Mobility Summit

June 8, 2026, 8am–5pm PT

The METRANS Transportation Center is hosting the 2026 National Mobility Summit, bringing together leaders from USDOT, state and local government, congressional offices, industry partners, and University Transportation Centers within the strategic area of “Improving the Mobility of People & Goods.”

Program Focus:

• Travel Behavior, Freight & Logistics, Rural Mobility, Urban Transit
• Data & AI, Emerging Tech, Transportation System Performance

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Barrier Basics Training | April 8, 2026, 9am–11:30am

The Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program is hosting a 2.5-hour webinar to explore the basics of longitudinal roadside barriers

TTP Refresher Training | April 8-9, 2026, 8am–5pm

The Center for Tribal Transportation is offering a two-day refresher course to provide a comprehensive update on the Tribal Transportation Program

Clearing Utilities on Highway Projects | April 9, 2026, 10am–11am

Ohio LTAP presents this research results webinar to address construction-related delays incurred due to utility conflicts

Subdivision Map Act & CEQA Updates | April 10, 2026, 11:30am–1pm

The APWA Sacramento Chapter presents essential updates on the Subdivision Map Act and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

2026 NACE Annual Conference | April 12-15, 2026, 8am–5pm

Join the National Association of County Engineers for their joint 4-day spring conference at the Loews Hotel & Convention Center in Arlington, Texas 

Preparing SS4A Program Applications | April 13, 2026, 9am–10am

Join the Safety Navigator for California Communities to learn how to draft and submit applications for the 2026 Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) program

Labor Compliance for Local Agencies | April 14-15, 2026, 8:30am–4:30pm

This two-day live online course is designed to teach local public agency staff prevailing wage requirements and how to apply these skills in practice

Highway Bridge Stability | April 14-17, 2026, 6am–1pm

NHI presents Stream Stability & Scour at Highway Bridges, a comprehensive four-day virtual training to help engineers understand bridge stability factors

Intro to Construction Management | April 14-15, 2026, 9am–11:30am

Nevada LTAP's virtual training equips PWX professionals with the skills to effectively manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling

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

Resource: APWA Career Zone

APWA is introducing Career Zone, a comprehensive resource for public works professionals. Career Zone provides tools and information to support career development and workforce planning.

Key Benefits:

• Evaluate & compare job offers with the Offer Analyzer
• Post internship opportunities at no cost for member agencies
• Access resources to support career planning & workforce development

Resource: FRCC Highway

Maintenance Management Degree

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

Upon completion of this 2-year program, you'll have a firm grasp of highway maintenance as well as leadership and management strategies.

Topics Include:

• Highway Maintenance Safety & Asset Management
• Project Management, Supervision, & Leadership principles
• Communication skills

Annual Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey

NAPA has published the results of its 2024 Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials & Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage, quantifying the use of recycled materials (like RAP & RAS), as well as WMA technologies by the asphalt pavement industry.

Free Ebook: Built to Walk

OpenGov's free ebook Built to Walk: A Guide to Safer, Connected Streets for Real Community Impact explores how cities can shift from reactive repairs to a clearer, more proactive approach to pedestrian infrastructure.

Topics Include:

• Why neglected walkability creates real financial & legal risk
• The common barriers holding cities back from safer, connected streets
• First steps to gain visibility, prioritize repairs, & improve compliance

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

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.

California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

UC Berkeley SafeTREC has extended its application deadline for the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety to Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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.

Celebrating National Public Works Week

The latest edition of APWA's Public Works RAdio explores how communities across the country celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW)

Recording: Contract Change Orders for Public Works

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

APWA National Talking Points

APWA presents National Talking Points, an essential communication tool that keeps public works professionals informed about the latest within APWA

Assessing the State of SoCal Mobility

SCAG released its latest Transportation Trends Report, a review of transit ridership, roadway performance, and commuting patterns across the region

APWA Reporter Magazine: March 2026

March 2026 issue focuses on Solid Waste Management and features the annual Buyer's Guide alongside practical insights from PWX professionals.

More Training Coming Up in April

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