Partner Spotlight: Safety Navigator

for California Communities

CALTAP and Caltrans DLA are proud to welcome their newest partner, the Safety Navigator for California Communities (SNCC), a statewide training and technical assistance program led by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. 

The SNCC mission is to help local public agencies, tribal governments, and related transportation partners successfully navigate federal discretionary transportation safety grants. We encourage you to check them out!

Webinar: Contract Change Orders for Public Works

March 18, 2026, 12pm–1pm PT

CALTAP and Caltrans DLA, in partnership with APWA Sacramento, present this 1-hour Lunch 'n Learn on the LAPM Chapter 16.10 Change Order process, with a focus on compliance for public works construction projects.

This practical session offers essential guidance on issuing and documenting changes to state or federally-funded construction contracts.

Webinar: Sustaining ATP Activities Beyond the Grant

February 24, 2026, 10am–11am PT

The ATRC at UC Davis presents a practical webinar on sustainability strategies for Active Transportation Program non-infrastructure activities.

This session focuses on how organizations can maintain critical active transportation programs beyond their initial grant funding periods.

On–Demand Training: Active Transportation

Planning & Design

ATRC at UC Davis offers a free, self-paced online course introducing Active Transportation Planning & Design concepts to planners, engineers, public health practitioners, community-based organizations, and other champions with limited experience in the field.

This course provides the same material as the in-person Introduction to Active Transportation Planning & Design offering.

Webinar: Blowing Snow Mitigation Strategies

February 25, 2026, 10am–11:30am PT

NCRRS and the NLTAPA Safety Work Group are co-hosting this free webinar on Blowing Snow Mitigation Strategies: Prioritization & Implementation that addresses challenging conditions that requires diligence in rural areas where road closures can cut off access to critical services. 

This webinar features South Dakota DOT's recent research project identifying blowing snow mitigation strategies, critical locations, prioritization methods, and implementation guidance. 

Webinar: Talking TIM: February 2026

February 25, 2026, 10:30am–12pm PT

NOCoE Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where Traffic Incident Management practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies.

Each month, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs, identify best practices, and showcase technology that advances the profession.

Special Event: Trust, Talent, & Politics

of Getting Things Done

February 26, 2026, 11:30am–1pm PT

APWA SoCal Chapter presents February's Lunch Program Trust, Talent, & the Politics of Getting Things Done at the LA County PWD in Alhambra.

This networking and professional development event brings together public works professionals from across SoCal for lunch, learning, and connections.

Webinar: Accelerate Delivery of Road Safety Projects

February 26, 2026,10am–12pm PT

FHWA is launching a new Rural Road Safety Webinar Series to address the disproportionate rate of rural road incidents: in 2023, 41% of roadway fatalities occurred in rural areas, despite only 20% of the population living there.

This webinar series is dedicated to featuring safe, innovative, and effective practices that save lives on rural roads.

Webinar: Identifying High-Risk Drivers

February 27, 2026, 9am–10:30am PT

TRB presents webinar, "Identifying High-Risk Drivers," focusing on critical examination of driver skills testing, exploring whether current road tests effectively identify high-risk drivers before they begin driving independently.

This 90-minute webinar investigates how well existing driver assessment practices capture behavioral indicators linked to crash risk.

Webinar: National Coalition on Truck Parking

March 4, 2026, 10am–12:15pm PT

U.S. DOT invites stakeholders to join a free virtual meeting of the National Coalition on Truck Parking. This event brings together federal leaders and coalition stakeholders to discuss the status of truck parking funding, planning, and development across the nation.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo | Feb 20-24, 2026, 8am–5pm

It brings together all manner of people involved in nearly every aspect of the roadway safety infrastructure industry.

Tribal Transportation Program 201 | Feb 24, 2026, 8am–5pm

This workshop takes an in-depth look at the administration of the TTP and its associated projects and activities.

Improving Mobility in Rural & Tribal Communities | Feb 25, 2026, 8–9am

A webinar that explores strategies for designing and implementing public transit services.

Labor Compliance for Local Agencies | Feb 25, 2026, 8:30pm–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

Asphalt 101: Materials & Mixes | March 10, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm

This webinar provides an introduction to asphalt pavements and why they behave the way they do.

Managing Local Roads Effectively | March 17, 2026, 8am–10am

The three-part live virtual program demonstrates how even small changes in planning and data management can lead to significant improvements.

Quick-Build Traffic Safety Improvements | March 17, 2026, 9am–10am

Join our latest DLA partner, the SNCC, for a practical look at Quick-Build Traffic Safety Improvements.

The Future of Solid Waste: AI in Action | March 19, 2026, 8am–9:30am

This session, WasteSmart AI, highlights practical applications, innovations, and strategies for safely and efficiently implementing AI technologies.

Guardians of the Worksite | March 23–March 26, 2026, 8am–5pm

This workshop is to show participants ways to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by road departures and collisions with fixed objects.

OSHA 30 Construction Training | March 23–March 26, 2026, 8:00am–5pm

WTTAP is hosting an OSHA 30-hour safety training course designed for workers and supervisors in the construction industry.

Open Funding Opportunities

Proposition 1 Grant Program

The Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy has opened a new Notice of Funding Availability under the Proposition 1 Grant Program

2026 SCAG Student Showcase

SCAG invites students to participate in their 2026 Student Showcase, a unique competition challenging participants to create posters and StoryMaps that illustrate the power of open data to tell compelling stories, provide insights, and showcase innovative plans and projects.

This competition offers students an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate their expertise to a large, influential network of future colleagues.

The Safe System Approach

Ohio LTAP promotes the Safe System Approach, a proven framework transforming how communities think about road safety. This approach recognizes a fundamental truth: humans make mistakes.

Even the best drivers can have a momentary lapse in focus. The question is, when those inevitable mistakes happen, does our transportation system protect people from death or serious injury?

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference

The NDDOT, in partnership with Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is pleased to announce the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference.

Recording: Strengthening Your BUILD Application

This February 4th, 2026, webinar helps California’s LPAs, MPOs, RTPAs, and tribes prepare their applications for the FY2026 BUILD Grants.

APWA Reporter Magazine: February 2026

The award-winning APWA Reporter is a monthly publication that serves as the prime communication link uniting the community of public works professionals.

APWA National Talking Points

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

Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure

ARI initiative is an industry-led, market-based collaborative designed to help organizations deploy clean energy infrastructure at any speed and scale.

AASHTO 2025 Annual Report

AASHTO has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how the

organization supports state DOTs through policy development.

Employer-Based Behavioral Traffic Safety Programs

TRB recently published “Employer-Based Behavioral Traffic Safety Programs”, exploring strategies to reduce work-related vehicle crashes.

Traffic Safety Navigator

Traffic Safety Navigator: Winter 2026 newsletter highlights how Caltrans is reshaping traffic safety across California.

Buy America Program Updates

FHWA recently published new and updated Buy America Q&As, including guidance regarding the Manufactured Products Final Rule.

More Training Coming Up in March

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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