Federal Aid Series: Right-of-Way Training

May 27–28, 2026, 8:30am–12pm PT

CALTAP is hosting a two-day online training detailing the high-level process and procedures for completion of project right of way work. This training outlines state & federal regulations that Local Public Agencies must follow for compliance with Uniform Act 49 CFR Part 24 & 23 CFR Part 710, required when completing Right of Way activities on projects with federal aid.

Webinar Topics:

• RoW Requirements for Federal Aid Projects
• Understanding RoW & Utility Processes
• Methods to Accomplish RoW Deliverables

** California Buy America Webinar **

De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook

May 6, 2026, 9am–10:30am PT

Join Caltrans for this free virtual session on the purpose and usage of its Build America Buy America (BABA) De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook; a set of Excel spreadsheets that can help simplify the calculation and tracking of your project's allowable foreign materials.

Webinar Topics:

• How to use the De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook (v1.1)
• Review of a Waiver Example
• How to Invoke the Small Grants Waiver

Training: Asphalt Pavement Placement & Compaction

May 21, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm PT



This 2-hour training that continues the discussion of best practices in asphalt paving, specifically focusing on placement and compaction.

Longitudinal and construction joints are also included, as well as inspection and troubleshooting. Following these best practices can help create a smooth and consistent asphalt mat that serves the traveling public for years to come.

Training: Pavement Design for Local Agencies

June 4, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm PT

This 2-hour training explores how to determine necessary pavement thickness for applications in a local setting.

The primary concepts of Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs), truck factors, growth factors, subgrade resilient modulus, and structural number will be explored so that pavements can be designed with the necessary thickness to support traffic for years to come.

Training: Asphalt Maintenance & Treatment

June 9, 2026, 11:30am–1:30pm PT

Join the team from Arkansas Local LTAP for this 2-hour training on "Asphalt Maintenance: Treatment Options". 

Deteriorated asphalt pavements are often repaired using traditional methods such as a hot mix asphalt overlay, but funding is often a problem. This webinar will provide an overview of alternative surface treatments that can lengthen the life of the pavement structure, including chip seals, hybrid chip seals, slurry seals, microsurfacing, ultra-thin bonded wearing courses, and thin overlays.

Webinar: Building Resilient Communities

June 11, 2026, 8am–9:30am PT

APWA is hosting a 90-minute webinar on Building Resilient Communities: How Public Works Mutual Aid Networks Support Emergency Operations.

Mutual aid networks are a cornerstone of effective emergency management for public works agencies, enabling communities to respond more efficiently and recover more quickly from disasters. Presenters will examine three established public works mutual aid models: CoWARN (Colorado’s Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network), IPWMAN (Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network), and the Massachusetts Highway Association.

Webinar: Rural Intersection Safety

June 17, 2026, 8am–10am PT

MnDOT is hosting a series of webinars designed to share practical insights and proven strategies to improve traffic safety across Minnesota and beyond.

This session highlights effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements aimed at reducing crashes and improving safety at rural intersections. The course covers contracting processes from planning and procurement through construction administration, closeout, and maintenance, within the unique regulatory framework governing tribal transportation projects.

Training: Designing Pedestrian

Facilities for Accessability

June 23-25, 2026, 7am–9am PT

This free three-part series on Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility shares how facilities in the public right-of-way (e.g., walkways, ramps, turning spaces, detectable warning surfaces, crosswalks, ped over/underpasses) must be designed, constructed, and maintained to serve all users.

Instructor:

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

Training: Sign Maintenance Management

June 24, 2026, 8am–10:30am PT

Nevada LTAP is hosting a 2.5-hour webinar on how to implement a successful sign program at the local level—using practical exercises, the MUTCD, and Nevada state guidelines—to provide a firm foundation on the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, and maintenance.

Instructor:

• Todd Morrison, P.E., Tech Transfer Engineer, University of Kentucky

Webinar: Pothole Patching & Repair

July 8, 2026, 1pm–3:30pm PT

Nevada LTAP is hosting a 2-hour virtual training to compare partial and full-depth repair techniques along with the materials used to implement them.

Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore ride-ability for pavements experiencing local failures.

Instructor:

• Greg Duncan, Senior Engineer, Applied Pavement Technology

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Keeping Right-of-Way Projects on Track | May 6, 2026, 11am–12pm

OpenGov's webinar showcases how to bring Right-of-Way permitting and field operations together in one connected system.

SCAG 2026 Regional Conference | May 7-8, 2026, 8am–4pm

SCAG has opened registration for the 2026 Regional Conference & General Assembly, SoCal's largest gathering of elected and industry leaders

Innovative Funding Processes for Rural Safety | May 7, 2026, 10–11am

Part of a new series of webinars, FHWA presents strategies for using non-traditional funding to improve safety efficiently across all types of rural roads

FAS: Environmental Requirements | May 12, 2026, 8:30am–4:30pm

This online training covers the environmental review process for federal-aid transportation projects from scoping through monitoring

Understanding Economic Statistics | May 12, 2026, 1pm–2:30pm

SCAG is hosting a free webinar on “Understanding Economic Statistics From the U.S. Census Bureau” to explore tools for understanding economic trends

Final Push: 2026 SS4A Applications | May 13, 2026, 9am–10am

Join the Safety Navigator for California Communities for a free webinar to learn how to draft and submit applications for the 2026 SS4A program

Transportation Design & Contracts | May 13-14, 2026, 8am–4pm

This 2-day in-person training provides in-depth instruction on federal construction contracting as it applies to tribal transportation programs

Pavement Sustainability | May 12 & 14, 2026, 2pm–4pm

This 4-hour course will introduce definitions and metrics for assessing and improving the sustainability of pavements across the life cycle

National Public Works Week | May 17-23, 2026, 8am–4pm

APWA presents their annual National Public Works Week (NPWW) celebration honoring the professionals who keep our communities running

ATSSA Flagger Training | May 19, 2026, 8am–12:30pm

This workshop covers why proper flagger operations are important, the skillset of a good flagger, standard flagger control references, and best practices

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

EDC Round 8

The Every Day Counts (EDC) program is rolling out six new initiatives to help transportation agencies deliver projects faster & build safer transportation

PWX Radio: Sentinel Animals

The latest edition "Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? To Serve Our Communities" discusses the benefits of sentinel animals with 3 field experts

Steel Bridge Collaboration Guidelines

AASHTO and the National Steel Bridge Alliance have jointly released two new stainless steel bridge collaboration publications

Transportation Planning in Non-Metropolitan/Rual Areas

NCHRP's latest report highlights strategies employed by state DOTs to ensure effective coordination with non-metropolitan officials

Roadside Pollinators Grant Program

RPP has allocated a total of $3.8M for activities that benefit pollinators on roadsides and highway rights-of-way.

APWA Reporter Magazine: April 2026

The April 2026 issue of Reporter Magazine showcases safety lessons from Australia & New Zealand, explains variable speed limits, and more

Recording: Accelerate Delivery of Road Safety Projects

The recording of FHWA's February 26 webinar successful implementation of modular designs & materials is now available.

NCRRS Celebrates 59 Road Safety Graduates

The National Center for Rural Road Safety is celebrating the graduation of 59 participants of its Road Safety Champion Program

The Life-Saving Role of Post-Crash Care

A recent NPR segment highlights a major advancement in trauma care: administering blood transfusions directly at the scene of an emergency

More Training Coming Up in May

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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