Webinar: Local Assistance Day

February 17, 2026, 8:30am – 11:30am PT

Caltrans DLA and CALTAP present another edition of Local Assistance Day, the quarterly statewide webinar designed to update and inform our RTPA, MPO, local agency, and tribal partners. LAD is free to attend and all interested transportation stakeholders are invited.

Planned Topics Include:

• SafeTREC Active Transportation Data Portal
• Changes to the Caltrans LAPM & LAPG
• Threshold Update for DBE Goal & GFE Eval
• Suspension of the DBE Program
• Sample Quality Assurance Program (SAP)
• Final Inspection & Materials Cert Submittals
• Buy America Requirements for Mfg'd Projects
• Right of Way Cert Approvals for Level 3/3W
• CALTAP Spring Training Updates

Training: Labor Compliance for Local Agencies

February 24 – 25, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm PT

This 2-day live online course teaches local agency staff the prevailing wage requirements and how to apply them in practice, including reviewing and confirming certified payroll records and on-site documentation.

Topics Covered Include:

• Review of labor compliance resources & support
• State & federal prevailing wage laws & regulations
• Labor compliance responsibilities on public works contracts
• Navigating the Division of Industrial Relation’s prevailing wage website
• Caltrans best practices for labor compliance

Training: Effective Succession Planning

February 3rd & 10th, 2026, 12pm – 1pm PT



Are you prepared for the coming retirement wave? As key staff inch closer to the finish line, are there plans for retaining knowledge, skills, and abilities?

Join this 2-part series to learn how to develop future leaders, preserve institutional knowledge, and ensure seamless leadership transition, using succession strategies that span from planning to implementation.

Webinar: ADA Project Funding

January 22, 2026, 7:30am – 9am PT



Illinois DOT and NLTAPA invite local agencies to join the fourth meeting of the ADA Coordinators Group, titled "Funding Matters".

Participants will gain practical knowledge that can be applied as they work towards implementation of their ADA transition plan and barrier elimination required under Title II of the ADA.

Agenda:

• ADA Coordinator Group Looking Ahead
• Strategies for Removal/Mitigation of ADA Barriers
• Cost Estimates, Funding Sources, Schedule & Budget

Webinar: Automate 811 Requests

January 27, 2026, 10am – 11am PT



OpenGov's free webinar Dig Once, Do It Right: How to Automate 811 Requests From Start to Safe shows how public works and utility teams can manage the entire 811 locate process—from the moment a ticket comes in to the moment the markings are complete in the field.

Learning Objectives:

• Eliminate manual data entry by receiving 811 tickets directly
• Automatically turn requests into work orders
• Track progress in real time
• Improve communication by automating updates to requestors
• Leverage data to refine processes & strengthen infrastructure mgmt

Info Session: SACOG 2026 Federal Funding Cycle

February 6, 2026, 11:30am – 1pm PT



APWA Sacramento is hosting an informative presentation at the Dante Event Center on the upcoming 2026 SACOG Federal Funding Cycle.

This funding cycle introduces county-level targets that balance regional priorities with local needs and are intended to guide sponsor grant application decisions and funding requests. Presenters will address the 2026 Federal Funding Cycle, which has changed to three competitive programs aligned with federal funding sources, each addressing distinct regional priorities:

• System Performance Program
• System Preservation Program
• Next Generation Solutions & Clean Air Program

Training: FAS Environmental Requirements

February 9, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm PST

This one-day online course teaches LPA staff the environmental process for federal aid projects, outlining both the process and the differences in on-system and off-system projects and NEPA compliance requirements.

Topics Covered Include:

• Environmental Scoping & Preliminary Environmental Study
• NEPA Class of Actions & NEPA Policy Updates
• Technical Study Requirements & Mitigation Measures
• Revalidations, Permitting, & More!

Training: Strengthening Your BUILD Application

February 4, 2026, 9am – 10am PST

The Safety Navigator for California Communities (SNCC) at Cal Poly is hosting a free webinar for California’s LPAs, Tribes, MPOs, and RTPAs preparing applications for FY2026 BUILD Grants.

The session focuses on how applicants can strengthen their submissions in the final weeks by aligning project narratives with the updated BUILD merit criteria of safety, quality of life, mobility, community connectivity, and economic competitiveness, as well as effectively addressing state of good repair, partnership and collaboration, and innovation.

The application deadline for BUILD Grants is February 24, 2026

Training: Designing Pedestrian Facilities

February 3 – 5, 2026, 7am – 9pm PST

Ohio LTAP is hosting the 3-part online series Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility to identify applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards pertaining to accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Topics Include:

• Pedestrian access routes, curb ramps, crosswalks
• Detectable warning surfaces, Accessible pedestrian signals
• On-street parking

Training: Guardians of the Worksite

March 23 – 26, 2026, 8am – 5pm PST

WTTAP is hosting a 4-day safety series in Crescent City, CA. Participants may chooses to attend one, any, or all scheduled trainings.

Training Topics:

• March 23: Basic Work Zone Traffic Control
• March 23: Sign Maintenance Management
• March 24: Low-Cost Safety Improvements
• March 25: Intro to OSHA, Fall Protection, Confined Space, PPE
• March 26: Trench & Excavation, Cranes, Electrical Safety
• March 26: ATSSA Flagger Certification

Training: Introduction to PAVER 7.0

February 17–18, 2026, 8am – 5pm PST

NVLTAP is hosting a 2-day training on PAVER 7.0 to provide useful guidance and tips for navigating at all experience levels.

Topics Include:

• Installing/moving around PAVER 7.0
• GIS Assignment, Running a Needs Analysis
• Generating Charts & Reports and Prediction Models

RSCP 2026: Intro to Traffic Safety Culture

January 27, 2026, 10am – 12pm PST

NCRRS presents "Introduction to Traffic Safety Culture" as the third part of this season's Road Safety Champion Program to explore how road user behavior leads to safer, more effective policies and practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn why growing positive traffic safety culture can significantly improve road safety in your community and nationwide
  
• Get a better understanding of the elements that shape traffic safety culture, how those factors interact to affect human behaviors, strategies that can be implemented to improve traffic safety culture among various groups, and ideas about how participants can use their role in growing a positive traffic safety culture.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Low-Cost Safety Improvements | Jan 21-22, 2026, 8am–10:30am

WTTAP is hosting a 2.5-hour webinar on selecting and implementing low-cost measures for reducing fatalities and injuries caused by road departures

Applying ADA in Temporary Traffic Control | Jan 21, 2026, 10am–11:30am

Join to learn practical setups like proper path widths, slopes, detectable edges, ramps, channelizing devices, and sidewalk closure best practices

Bridge Drift Removal & Scour Maintenance | Jan 21, 2026, 9am–10am

The National Center for Pavement Preservation is hosting a free 1-hour training on Bridge Drift Removal & Scour Maintenance

Proper Pipe Installation | Jan 21, 2026, 10am–12am

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is hosting a free 2-hour webinar on Proper Pipe Installation

Rural Intersection Lighting | Jan 21, 2026, 11am–12am

FHWA is hosting a free webinar on rural Intersection lighting and innovative policy applications as part of its EDC Nighttime Visibility for Safety Initiative

The Evolution of Quick Build Projects | Jan 21, 2026, 12pm–1pm

The Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals (APBP) is hosting a webinar on the Evolution of Quick Build Projects.

Road Safety Enhancements | Jan 22, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm

The Arkansas LTAP is hosting the free webinar "Road Safety Enhancements: Safety Countermeasures"

Building a Public Works Drone Program | Jan 22, 2026, 8am–9:30am

APWA is hosting a 90-minute webinar on "Building a Responsible & Responsive Public Works Drone Program"

Evaluating Pavement Condition | Jan 27, 2026, 9am–11am

The Nevada LTAP is hosting a free virtual training on conducting asphalt pavement condition surveys based on the PASER methodology

Tort Liability & Risk Management | Jan 27-29, 2026, 7am–9am

This free training teaches roadway personnel how to identify legal risks, prevent claims, and protect their agencies from expensive litigation

Talking TIM: January 2026 | Jan 28, 2026, 10:30am–12pm

The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies

Slow Speeds & Save Lives | Jan 29, 2026, 11am–12pm

The Vision Zero Network is hosting a free webinar on Speeding Up Strategies to Slow Speeds & Save Lives.

Funding Deadline: LMFP Rebates

Apply by the January 30th deadline to receive SCAG Last Mile Freight Program (LMFP) Battery-Electric Rebates.

LMFP is a regional SCAG initiative developed through multi-agency partners to accelerate the transition to zero-emission and near-zero emission freight transportation in Southern California.

LMFP rebates are available to fleet owners and operators of commercial non-passenger vehicles engaged in freight operations, including last-mile delivery operators, freight forwarders, other logistics companies.

Funding Deadline: REAP 2.0 Grants

SCAG is still accepting applications for Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) 2.0-funded Lasting Affordability Program. With $20M available, this competitive opportunity supports established housing trust funds and catalyst funds with innovative, ready-to-launch financing programs.

The grant application deadline is January 20, 2026 

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

Policy Update: Caltrans LAPM & LAPG

Caltrans DLA has released 2026 editions of two essential policy documents that can help you streamline transportation projects and maximize funding opportunities.

The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) describes the processes, procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals, and certifications required for California LPAs to receive federal-aid and/or state funds for transportation projects, while the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG) describe project eligibility, project selection process, funding levels, and relevant statutory references for various federal and state programs.

Resource: ECO Office Hours

February 4, 2026, 11am – 12pm PST

The Caltrans DLA Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach (ECO) is excited to reintroduce their virtual Office Hours, open to all parties.

Office Hours occurs monthly, with the first few sessions focusing on NEPA-related questions and the newly launched Pilot PES form.

Survey: Tribal Transit Workshop

WTTAP seeks your help via a brief survey to plan the logistics of an upcoming Tribal Transit Workshop.

This survey will help determine the location, venue, dates, and activities so that the workshop is practical, relevant, and accessible to you.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

Recording: Federal Aid Series - Right of Way

The recordings online training, detailing the high-level process and procedures for completing project right-of-way work, have been released for public viewing

Home Safely: Boone County Highway Department

The December 9th, 2025, edition of the Home Safely podcast features Nick Parr, director of the Boone County Highway Department in Indiana.

Recording: Using Data to Improve Rural Road Safety

A recording of NCRRS's December 23rd, 2025 webinar on Using Data to Improve Rural Road Safety is now available.

APWA Reporter Magazine: January 2026

The January 2026 issue includes features on building a culture of innovation, creating a future ready PWX workforce, and boosting PWX productivity.

Caltrans Update: NEPA Compliance

Caltrans Office Bulletin #26-01 provides a high-level overview of recent federal actions affecting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance

Bridge Inspection Guide for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

AASHTO's new guidelines help ensure inspectors collect quality, consistent data when using drones instead of traditional methods.

Public Transportation in Rural Areas & Tribal Communities

This NCHRP guide addresses the diverse public transportation needs found in rural and tribal communities

Policy Update: Prohibition on Procurement/Operation of UAS

Effective December 22, 2025, the US Office of Management & Budget (OMB) has prohibited the procurement or operation of covered UAS or Drones.

Caltrans Update: Suspension of DBE Program

On October 3, 2025, the USDOT published an Interim Final Rule that updates 49 CFR Parts 23 & 26 governing the DBE and ACDBE programs.

ATP Office Hours

Were you awarded a grant through the ATP and have questions you need help with? Join the ATRC office hours via Zoom to address your questions!

More Training Coming Up in February

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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