Webinar: Validating &

Using Non-Motorized Traffic Data

September 30, 2026, 10am–11:30am PT

This webinar explores approaches for validating and using traditional count data and third-party datasets to better understand traffic patterns.

Learning Objectives:

• Validate the datasets and identify appropriate applications
• Explain strengths & limitations of traditional vs third-party data sources

Info Session: EV Charging

October 2, 2026, 11:30am–1pm PT



APWA's Developing an EV Charger Implementation Plan info session in Sacramento, CA, features presentations on the design, construction, and operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, and some lessons from the City of Sacramento’s EV Blueprint Project.

During this session, presenters will detail strategic siting priorities, such as proximity to power and cellular connectivity, while emphasizing strict adherence to accessibility requirements in public-facing chargers.

Webinar: Designing Asphalt

Mixtures: Beyond Volumetrics

October 8, 2026, 10am–11am PT

This free webinar shows how Balanced Mix Design (BMD) brings together aggregates, binders, and volumetrics into one performance-driven approach to asphalt mix design. 

Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers a clear, practical introduction. Learn how BMD helps engineers design mixes that resist rutting and cracking alike

ATSSA Flagger Training

October 20, 2026, 8am–12pm PT



The ATSSA Flagger Certification workshop in Reno, NV, 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.

Instructor:

• Carrie Brown, MSML, Director, Nevada LTAP & Western TTAP

Conference: Safe Routes to School

October 20-22, 2026, 8am–5:30pm PT



The Safe Routes to School National Conference in Minneapolis, MN, brings together over hundreds of practitioners, advocates, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to making walking and bicycling to school safe, convenient, and fun for all children.

This convening celebrates two decades of community-driven progress — and charts a bold course for the next generation of safe routes work, from equity and engagement to infrastructure innovation and policy change.

Training: Road Safety 365

October 21-22, 2026, 9am–11:30am PT



Road Safety 365 explores how construction, maintenance, and other activities can impact roadway safety and provides practical guidance for improving road safety that is specifically geared to local road projects and day-to-day activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify safety issues unique to local agencies
• Incorporate & implement practical safety solutions during projects
• Identify common challenges to improving road safety
• Describe practical and low-cost countermeasures to improve safety
• Inform decision makers about ways to improve safety on local roads
• Explain the components of a “safety culture”
• Demonstrate how to “read the road"
• Describe the role of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan
• Describe the importance of a Local Road Safety Plan

Training: Basic Supervision in Public Works

November 4-6, 2026, 7am–4:30pm PT



Basic Supervision in Public Works is the first of four modules in the APWA's 90 hour program of instruction in Supervision and Management in Public Works.

This in-person program, covering basic and advanced supervision and management over a two-year period was developed by APWA to meet the training needs of municipal utility and public works agencies.

The program is taught by area public works practitioners to public works employees, culminating in an APWA Public Works Institute Certificate.

ATSSA Flagger Training

November 5, 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.

Instructor:

• Carrie Brown, MSML, Director, Nevada LTAP & Western TTAP

Training: Road Safety Champion Program



RSCP is a nationally recognized "Roadway Safety 101" training series designed to build a knowledgeable, safety minded workforce responsible for operating, maintaining, and designing local roads.

It's open to all staff from transportation, public health, and law enforcement agencies who have an interest in roadway safety but are not safety experts.

Upcoming Virtual Sessions:

MUTCD for First Responders

October 6, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Maintaining a Safer Roadway

October 7, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Safety of Responders on Roads

October 13, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Worker Safety

October 14, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Road Safety Audits

October 20, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Training: UC Berkeley TechTransfer



UCB's Technology Transfer Program bridges the gap between academic innovation and real-world application by delivering university-level expertise through accessible training that's designed to keep the state's transportation workforce at the cutting edge of industry standards.

Upcoming Training Opportunities:

Roadway Geometric Design in California

October 5-7, 2026, 8am - 5pm PST

Transportation Liability & Risk Management

October 21-29, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Asphalt Pavement Preservation Treatments

October 26-29, 2026, 2pm - 4pm PST

Pavement Management & Preservation

November 16-20, 2026, 10am - 12pm PST

Multimodal Transportation Impact Analysis

November 17-20, 2026, 1pm - 3pm PST

Conference: California Traffic Safety Summit

November 16-18, 2026, 8am–5pm PT

The California Traffic Safety Summit brings together highway safety leaders, public health professionals, law enforcement personnel, and other traffic safety partners from across the state to build on the movement for safer roads.

Its theme Strengthening Traffic Safety Through Innovation & Partnerships affirms the importance of working together to prioritize traffic safety through proven and innovative solutions that prevent crashes and save lives.

Summit Goals:

• Highlight innovations & new ways to reduce fatalities and serious injuries
• Share best practices in addressing risky driving behaviors 
• Develop strategies & share resources to facilitate future partnerships

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Federal-Aid Domestic Materials Update | Sep 30, 2026, 10am–11am

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is hosting a free webinar to review "Phase 2" of the Manufactured Products Final Rule

Rebuilding Trail Infrastructure | Sep 30, 2026, 10am–11am

This webinar shows how communities are designing resilience into their trail rebuilding projects to mitigate the impact of disasters on trail infrastructure

Validating Your SNBI Progress | Oct 1, 2026, 10am–11am

This free webinar shows participants how to master a streamlined workflow for extracting, testing, and correcting bridge data well ahead of the deadline

Intro to Active Transportation Planning & Design | Oct 1, 2026, 9am–4pm

This course introduces planning and design concepts to planners, engineers, and other active transportation champions with little or no experience

Heavy Equipment Operations & Safety | Oct 5 - 8, 2026, 8am–3pm

This training provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for safely operating and working around dump trucks, forklifts, & motor graders

Roadway Geometric Design in California | Oct 5 - 7, 2026, 8am–5pm

This 3-day course covers the principles and best practices of roadway geometric design for various functional classes of roadways

Introduction to Pavement Management | Oct 6 - 7, 2026, 9am–11:30am

Gain an overview of the data requirements, collection methods, and tools used to assess roadway networks and optimize pavement treatment options

2026 Transportation Workforce Summit | Oct 8, 2026, 8am–12pm

The 3rd Annual Transportation Workforce Summit brings together all those dedicated to building & sustaining a strong, innovative transportation workforce

Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment | Oct 13, 2026, 9am–11am

Optimize road maintenance resources by selecting proper materials, preparing surfaces, & applying best practices for asphalt preservation

SNCC Technical Assistance Updates

The Safety Navigator for California Communities is focusing on how local and tribal agencies can use their existing safety plans to identify promising projects and pursue funding opportunities

Join Director Anurag Pande as he hosts virtual office hours to discuss project development, funding strategies, safety planning, and grant competitiveness.

Stop by with questions about transportation projects or other challenges your agency may be navigating—no appointment necessary!

SNCC Virtual Office Hours

Tuesdays | 1:30–2:30 p.m. Pacific

Public Works Radio: Women in Public Works

This episode discusses the path to leadership, career development, and the unique experience of being a woman in public works.

Join APWA for a conversation with two respected public works professionals who happen to be women. They’ll share how they got here, the challenges of working in a male-dominated field, nontraditional paths to leadership, and what changes when the workforce starts to look more like the communities it serves.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

PROTECT Competitive Grant Program

The PROTECT competitive grant program makes available $787M to help make surface transportation more resilient to natural hazards

Last Mile Freight Program Rebate

Apply by October 5, 2026, to be eligible for the second round of Last Mile Freight Program (LMFP) Battery-Electric Rebates.

PWX Radio: Where AI Can (& Can't) Assist Public Works

Learn how Sugar Land, TX, built a dual-horizon predictive management system to advance, streamline, and modernize their water utility infrastructure

2027 Calendar Photo Contest

The Western TTAP invites anyone who works in transportation to submit their best images to be included in their upcoming 2027 Western TTAP calendar

Evaluating Pedestrian Route Choice at PHBs

A recent study found that pedestrians were willing to walk about 77 feet out of their way to use the crossing. 

APWA Reporter: Fleet Management

Whether you manage a fleet, work in fleet, or are responsible for securing parts for vehicle repair, you’ll find valuable information in the September issue.

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement Grants

The NHTSA announced a new $20M Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement grant to deploy cutting-edge traffic safety enforcement innovations.

California Invests $2.7B in Transportation Projects

The CTC recently approved nearly $2.7B in funding for over 150 new projects that seek to improve travel times and expand travel options beyond driving

Great Corridors of Commerce

The AGCC program aims to “transform highway & rail corridors into multi-use arteries for transmission wires, fiber optic lines, pipelines, and other utilities.”

Advancing Clean Transit Through Innovative Tools & Strategies

Watch this webinar recording to explore practical strategies & best practices for transitioning Southern California transit systems to zero-emission technologies

More Training Coming Up in October

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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