CALTAP News & Events: October 27th, 2026

 

*** Last Week to Apply! *** 
Resident Engineer Academy

November 30 – December 4, 2026, 8:30am–4pm PT


APPLY BY FRIDAY to not miss-out on this practical, interactive 5-day training all resident engineers and their support team need to be responsible for administering transportation construction contracts using state/federal funds.

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Webinar: Evaluating Soil Plug Resistance

October 29, 2026, 10am–11am PT



Evaluation of Soil Plug Geotechnical Resistance in the Design of CISS Piles explores the use of fiber optic cables to monitor stress and strain in cast-in-steel-shell concrete (CISS) piles during installation.

ATSSA Flagger Training

November 6, 2026, 8am–12pm PT


The ATSSA Flagger Certification workshop in Blue Lake, CA, covers why proper flagger operations are important, the skillset of a good flagger, standard flagger control references, and best practices for various situations, all delivered via a combination of lecture, video, and group activities.

Webinar: Transportation

Information Mapping System

November 17, 2026, 11am – 12pm PT



Learn how Transportation Information Mapping Systems provided detailed examples of how you can simplify daily mapping tasks.

Webinar: Blowing Snow Mitigation Strategies

December 2, 2026, 12:30pm–1:30pm PT



This free webinar highlights research on how to identify and prioritize problem areas and evaluate effective snow mitigation strategies.

Webinar: Cold Weather Safety

December 8, 2026, 6am–8am PT



This interactive webinar highlights tips, tricks, resources, suggestions for gear and PPE, and rules of thumb for working in freezing weather.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events


Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference | Oct 28-29, 2026, 8am–4pm

The NICC in Reno, NV, dedicated to the design, engineering and construction of resilient, long-life concrete infrastructure


Designing Roadways with Reversible Lanes | Oct 28, 2026, 11am–12pm

This practical, case-study-based webinar brings together a customer and consultant to share lessons from a real-world reversible lane project


Intro to HAZMAT Training Requirements | Oct 28, 2026, 10am–11am

This training guides participants through training requirements of the Hazardous Materials Regulations & identifies employees who must be trained


Public Works Are First Responders! | Oct 28, 2026, 8am–11am

Join the American Public Works Association for a virtual town hall “Public Works Are First Responders” to mark National First Responders Day


RSCP: Public Health & Transportation | Oct 28, 2026, 10am–12pm

This course lets participants explore the relationship between public health and transportation through a public health-rooted approach


Sidewalk Nation | Oct 28, 2026, 10am–11am

This webinar explores the many roles sidewalks play in our communities, the conflicts that can arise over their use, and how they are managed


Travel Behavior as a Road Safety Strategy | Oct 28, 2026, 11am–12pm

This free webinar examines how exposure to kinetic energy introduced by motor vehicles influences road safety


Tribal Engagement Peer Exchange | Oct 28, 2026, 11am–12pm

Hear from transportation professionals who have performed successful tribal-led public engagement about how they did it and what advice they can give


Public-Facing Geospatial Tools | Oct 30, 2026, 10am–11:30am

This 90-minute webinar explores practices for creating effective, accessible, and visually clear public-facing geospatial tools

ATRC Office Hours


These online sessions offer an opportunity for ATP implementors to connect with Caltrans staff who will provide technical assistance and project delivery support for timely implementation of ATP projects/programs.

2026 SafeTREC Traffic Safety Facts


UC Berkeley's SafeTREC released its 2026 Traffic Safety Facts, which feature data/trends at the state & national level on a variety of road safety topics.

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Reducing Serious Injuries &

Fatalities Among State DOT Employees


This NCHRP report shares successful practices across state DOTs to accelerate the adoption of effective strategies and help DOTs collectively move toward the shared goal of zero serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs).

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2027 Draft FSTIP Available for Public Review


The Draft 2027 Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) is posted for public review & comment through October 30, 2026.

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A Unique Trash Collection Innovation


This latest episode of APWA's Public Works Radio features the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore to discuss the city's trashy best friend: Mr Trash Wheel, a trash interceptor that helps clean Baltimore Harbor.

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Other Recordings, Research, & Reports


Pavements for Low-Volume Roads

This report examines how LVRs exposed to heavy, overweight, or nonstandard traffic, can increase the risk of rapid deterioration and premature failure


Increasing Asphalt Recycling

This report addresses the concerns of using recycled asphalt pavements through comprehensive experimental and analytical work


2026 TTPSF Awards

Nearly $22M in grants are funding 70 projects for 58 tribes in 19 states, all designed to reduce the risk of roadway fatalities and serious injuries


Transportation Trends Report: Fall 2026

SCAG's report examines transit ridership, roadway travel, goods movement, and remote work trends to provide a comprehensive picture of travel behavior


PWX Radio: Disaster Recovery & Cleanup

Hear how effective disaster recovery and debris cleanup hinge on key factors such as creating relationships well in advance of when they're needed most.


Reporter Magazine: Winter Maintenance

Even if it still feels summery, winter is on the way. It’s time to delve into winter maintenance, and that’s exactly what this month’s issue is all about.


Recording: Preventing Bridge Strikes

Watch the recording of FHWA's Global Benchmarking Program on Countermeasures for Preventing Bridge & Tunnel Strikes


Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program

The WCP Program makes $80M in reimbursable grants available for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public


Tribal High Priority Projects Program

The Tribal HPP Program makes available $9M to a tribe whose annual allocation of funding under the TTP is insufficient to complete priority projects


Safety of Micromobility: Regulations, Data & Stakeholders

A recent study examined how to make micromobility safer through a 50-state policy review, injury and crash-data analysis

More Training Coming Up in November


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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