Webinar: Stormwater Management Basics

January 13, 2026, 10am – 10:45am PT

Join OpenGov’s free webinar to learn how the City of Bremerton improved stormwater program accuracy and discover practical management strategies.

This session addresses common challenges like scattered data and FEMA compliance, streamlined workflows, and improving team efficiency.

Learning Objectives:

• Spot gaps in your stormwater system
• Build a reliable stormwater inventory
• Create simple workflows that drive consistent inspections
• Boost user adoption & get teams working from the same playbook
• Organize documentation that strengthens emergency funding

Training: Tort Liability & Risk Management

January 27–29, 2026, 7am – 9am PT

This free three-part virtual training by Ohio LTAP provides an overview of the legal duties and responsibilities of roadway personnel.

A key course objective is to use lessons learned from tort claims filed against road agencies to develop countermeasures and risk management strategies to enhance traffic safety and reduce crashes.

Instructor:

• Ron Eck, P.E., Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University

Webinar: Applying ADA in Temporary Traffic Control

January 21, 2026, 7am – 11:30am PT



Learn how to apply ADA in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) in this free virtual training, offered by the Ohio LTAP, including a brief discussion of the relevant legal authorities and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities as they traverse the built environment.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess a TTC zone set-up for compliance with ADA/MUTCD
• Design an ADA-compliant TTC zone

Instructor:

• Ron Eck, P.E., Professor Emeritus, West Virginia University

Webinar: 311 & CRM That Move Requests Forward

January 15, 2026, 10am – 10:30am PT

Make service requests easier for residents and reduce staff time spent on manual tracking by joining OpenGov’s free webinar When Residents Ask Once, Not Three Times to learn how connected 311 and CRM workflows streamline service delivery.

This webinar will share approaches to creating fewer handoffs with clearer ownership and faster more reliable request resolution.

Learning Objectives:

• Make it easy for residents to submit a request once & get clear updates
• Ensure every request reaches the right team automatically
• Cut down on manual tracking & duplicate work
• Give staff a single, shared view of requests and progress
• Free up time to focus on solving problems, not chasing them

Public Hearing: State Highway

Operation & Protection Program 2026

February 5, 10am & February 12, 1pm PST

The CTC is holding two hearings on the State Highway Operation & Protection Program (SHOPP) in February 2026. SHOPP funds maintenance, safety, operation, and rehabilitation projects for some of California's busiest roads – the State Highway System.

All SHS stakeholders are invited to attend and provide comments in person. To encourage attendance, a virtual connection is also available via Zoom.

Dates & Locations:

• February 5, 2026, San Diego Association of Governments
• February 12, 2026, San Joaquin Council of Governments

TRAINING: Introduction to Road Safety

January 13, 2026, 10am – 12pm PT

NCRRS is again hosting Introduction to Road Safety, the first in a series of seven core training modules for its Road Safety Champion Program.

Relaunching in 2026, this nationally recognized certificate program is designed to build a knowledgeable, safety-minded workforce for local roads.

Training Objectives:

• Get an overview of safety trends & roadway safety
• Discuss techniques for safety collaboration & prioritization

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Legislative Outlook for PWX Professionals | Jan 9, 2026, 11:30am–1pm

Hear insights from California State Senator Roger Niello regarding the legislative outlook for public works professionals.

TRB Annual Meeting | Jan 11-15, 2026

The 105th Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting will be held in Washington D.C., from January 11th through January 15th, 2026

Intertribal Transportation Association | Jan 13-15, 2026

The 2026 ITA meeting brings together tribal leaders & transportation professionals to connect and strengthen their shared voice.

Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling | Jan 20-23, 2026, 6:30am–1:30pm

The Ohio LTAP is hosting a virtual 4-day workshop on Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling of Rivers at Highway Encroachments

Road Safety Enhancements | Jan 20, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm

The Arkansas LTAP is hosting a free webinar on "Road Safety Enhancements: Data-Driven Strategies"

Tools for Reliable Bus Service | Jan 20, 2026, 1pm–2:30pm

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is hosting a free webinar on “Clearing the Lane: New Tools for Reliable Bus Service.”

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

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

Pothole Patching & Repair | Feb 3, 2026, 8am–10:30am

WTTAP is hosting a 2.5-hour virtual training to compare partial and full-depth repair techniques along with the materials used to implement them.

Pavement Mgmt. Budgets & Strategies | Feb 3, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm

Join the Arkansas Local Technical Assistance Program (ARLTAP) for this 2-hour webinar on "Pavement Management Budgets & Strategies".

Funding Deadline: REAP 2.0 Grants

SCAG's second NOFA for the Regional Early Action Planning Grants (REAP) Lasting Affordability Program is coming to a close Jan. 20, 2026.

With $20M available, this competitive funding supports established housing trust and catalyst funds with innovative, ready-to-launch financing programs.

Call for applications closes Jan 20th, 2026

Funding Opportunity: Prop 1 Grant Program

A new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) under the Proposition 1 Grant Program is now open for projects implementing the California Water Action Plan (WAP) in the Coachella Valley, as announced by the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC).

Eligible Applicants:

• Public Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, Public Utilities, Indian Tribes, & Mutual Water Companies

Eligible Projects:

• Acquisition Projects
• Watershed Restoration Projects
• Infrastructure Projects

The grant application deadline is March 26, 2026 

Open Funding Opportunities

2026 Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grants

The National Safety Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, with a total of $750,000 available

Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund

FHWA has issued an amended NOFO for the 2025 TTPSF and is accepting applications until the deadline on January 15, 2026.

Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance, & Prevention Grants

The HHAP program provides flexible funding to California federally recognized tribes for activities that prevent & address homelessness in their communities

Resource: Bridge Inspection Guide for UAS

AASHTO's latest guidelines for using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to conduct bridge inspections ensures the quality and consistency of element-level bridge data collected by drones.

Drones are increasingly used to supplement bridge inspection due to their ability to collect visual information in areas that are challenging to access.

Topics Include:

• Organizational Structure and Workflow
• UAS Airframe Selection Considerations
• UAS Personnel Training Recommendations
• UAS Bridge Inspection Methodology
• IT Infrastructure and Data Storage

Resource: Public Transportation

in Rural Areas & Tribal Communities

NCHRP's Public Transportation in Rural Areas & Tribal Communities: Guide for Service Improvements helps transit agencies start or improve services, make travel easier, and explore new ideas for underserved populations.

Nine case studies are featured in the guide and detail services or strategies implemented to improve public transportation for rural or tribal communities.

Tribal Training Needs? Submit a Request!

The Western TTAP is the region's leading provider of comprehensive technical assistance, training, and technology transfer services to tribal transportation programs, offering a range of customizable, transportation-focused training sessions for tribal agencies.

If you're in need of specific training that seems rarely or never offered, consider submitting a request to the WTTAP team to discover what's possible.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

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!

Recording: Project Study Report Equivalent Workshop

A recording of the ATRC's December 4th, 2025 Project Study Report (PSR) Equivalent Workshop is now available.

Recording: Resilient Streets Through Green Infrastructure

A recording of the ATRC's November 18th, 2025 webinar on Designing Resilient Streets through Green Infrastructure is now available

Distracted Driving in the US Public Sector

Samsara's new report "Behind the Wheel: Distracted Driving in the US Public Sector" uncovers firsthand insights from drivers & provides practical solutions

Cold Central Plant Recycling Study

UCPRC recently published a new research report titled "Cold Central Plant Recycling Study: First-Level Analysis of Heavy Vehicle Simulator Testing".

Asset Management Basics: A Guide for Local Government

OpenGov's latest publication serves as a guide to get your local government up to speed on asset management.

Life Cycle Assessment for Reinforced Concrete Bridges

Read MTI's latest research on "Frameworks & Life Cycle Assessment for Reinforced Concrete Bridges for Sustainability in Transportation".

Improve Walking, Biking & Rolling in Your Community

UC Berkeley's SafeTREC is accepting applications for programs to improve walking, biking, and rolling in our communities.

More Training Scheduled in January

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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