California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to announce the launch of the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety.

The Institute aims to train participants in the SSA framework, provide collaborative opportunities within its inaugural cohort, and create tangible next steps for institutionalizing SSA within participant organizations.

Conference: 2026 California

Concrete Pavement Conference

April 22–23, 2026, 8am–4pm PT

SWCPA is hosting the 2026 California Concrete Pavement Conference to explore the latest innovations in concrete pavement technology.

This two-day event features expert presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities focused on maximizing pavement performance.

Training: Contract Management Training

March 18–19, 2026, 7am–4pm PT

CTT presents a comprehensive two-day Contract Management Training course designed specifically for tribal transportation professionals, providing in-depth instruction on federal construction contracting for tribal organizations.

Session Highlights:

• Comprehensive instruction on federal construction contracting 
• Covers full contracting lifecycle from planning
• Real-world application through case studies
• Navigate the intersection of tribal sovereignty

Webinar: Perpetual Asphalt Pavements

March 19, 2026, 11am–12:30pm PT

TRB presents a webinar on Designing for Performance in Perpetual Asphalt Pavements, introducing key concepts for designing asphalt pavements that minimize structural fatigue and extend service life.

The session highlights practical applications, including a case study of a perpetual airfield asphalt pavement.

Webinar: Talking Freight

The I-35 Innovative Corridor Study

March 24, 2026, 10am–11am PT

FHWA presents an upcoming Talking Freight webinar highlighting the I-35 Innovative Corridor Study, a TSMO initiative focused on freight efficiency along the north–south Interstate corridors.

This study evaluates current challenges, opportunities, and strategic solutions along the I-35 corridor, which connects six U.S. states with Mexico and serves as a vital freight and economic route.

Workshop: 2027 ATP "Submittable" Workshop

March 25, 2026, 10am–12pm PT

CTC is hosting a Submittable Workshop for the 2027 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8. This virtual session provides a comprehensive overview of Submittable, the online platform for submitting ATP project proposals.

The workshop includes practical tips, examples of past successful applications, and key deadlines to ensure proposals meet all CTC standards. 

Training: Strategies to

Influence Safer Road Behaviors

March 26, 2026, 10am–11:30am PT

NCRRS & NLTAPA Safety Work Group are hosting the free webinar Making Safe the Easy Choice: Practical Behavior Strategies to Influence Safer Road Behaviors, exploring practical insights from behavioral science that can help make safer choices easier.

Session Highlights:

• How fast decision-making influences road behavior
• The role of emotions in traffic safety choices
• How social context affects driver behavior
• Practical behavioral science strategies for traffic safety programs
• Making safer choices easier & more likely for road users

Training: Bridge Preservation through Coatings

March 26, 2026, 9am–10am PT

NCPP Bridge Preservation Partnership Local Agency program presents a free virtual training on Bridge Maintenance Painting.

Session Highlights:

• Why maintenance painting is important for steel bridge preservation
• How to identify potential candidate structures for maintenance painting
• Understanding the level of cleaning needed for maintenance painting
• Selecting the appropriate coating system for the structure

Webinar: Effective Leadership

& Management in Public Works

March 26, 2026, 12pm–1pm PT

APWA presents In the Driver's Seat, an exclusive leadership session featuring a candid talk about the real challenges of leading in public works today.

Session Highlights:

• Explore the importance of "The Why" to drive deeper understanding
• Learn how to engage the next generation of public works professionals
• Gain strategies for advocating for the operator's side of public works
• Give voice to the unsung heroes who keep infrastructure running daily
• Walk away with actionable insights from a proven leader in the field

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Contract Change Orders for Public Works | March 18, 2026, 12pm–1pm

This short training covers when and why to issue COs, how to write effective COs and documentation best practices including common high-risk errors.

Integrating Tech. to TSMO Programs | March 18, 2026, 10am–11:30am

This webinar highlights the Playbook for integrating emerging trends into TSMO featuring examples of agencies using tech. to advance their programs.

War for the Curb: Accessibility & Mobility | March 18, 2026, 12pm–1pm

This webinar explores the growing conflicts between sidewalk accessibility for pedestrians with disabilities and emerging transportation options.

Implementing Complete Streets | March 19, 2026, 8:30am–10am

The series highlights multi-modal projects and programs designed to get Marylanders moving safely and connect them to opportunities and each other. 

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

Geotech Tools for Asset Management | March 19, 2026, 11am–12pm

This session highlights how subsurface geotechnical data can be transformed into a centralized, machine-learning-enhanced repository.

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, 8am–5pm

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

Countermeasure Design for Bridge Scour| March 23–25, 2026, 8am–4pm

The course explores both conventional and alternative strategies to protect bridge infrastructure from hydraulic forces and streambed changes.

22nd Annual ATTWG Symposium | March 24–26, 2026, 9am–5pm

The symposium is to network, learn, and share with people passionate about improving transportation for Alaska's tribes

Open Funding Opportunities

Proposition 1 Grant Program: DEADLINE MARCH 26

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

APWA Reporter Magazine: March 2026

APWA March 2026 issue of Reporter Magazine is now available, focusing on Solid Waste Management and featuring the annual Buyer's Guide alongside practical insights from public works professionals across the country.

Maintenance of Complete Streets

NCHRP Synthesis 655: Funding for Maintenance of Complete Streets, produced by TRB's NCHRP, examines how state DOTs manage the maintenance and funding of Complete Streets projects.

Report Highlights:

• Maintenance policies & operations for active transportation facilities
• Cost-sharing approaches & funding models involving local governments

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

Safety Navigator for California Communities

The SNCC mission is to help local public agencies successfully navigate federal discretionary transportation safety grants.

2026 SCAG Student Showcase

This competition offers students an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate their expertise to a large network of skilled practitioners and future colleagues.

Active Transportation Planning & Design

The on-demand course explores essential tools used to assess and evaluate the suitability of transportation infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Roving Reporter: It All Started With a Fountain

APWA's Roving Reporter explores how Kansas City's Southwest Boulevard went from a neglected corridor to a community-centered revitalization.

Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures

This publication provides guidance for transportation agencies working to optimize traffic signal operations through data-driven performance.

MUTCD Update: Low Clearance Signing at Bridges

This release marks a milestone in providing transportation agencies with complete design specifications for implementing the updated standards

From Breakdown Response to Fleet Readiness

OpenGov presents their free eBook to address the challenges facing public fleets.

2026 SCAG Scholarship Program: DEADLINE MARCH 20

This program awards nine $4,000 scholarships to high school or community college students in the SCAG region.

Recording: Applying the Safe System Approach

This mini-conference focused on implementing Safe System principles in rural contexts.

Priority DBE Reevaluation

Caltrans Office of Civil Rights has issued reevaluation notices to firms certified as DBE prior to October 2, 2025.

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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