Training: Pavement Marking
Installation & Maintenance

December 16 – 17, 2025, 9am – 12pm PT



NVLTAP is hosting a 6-hour, interactive training that explores the standard types and uses of pavement markings and informs participants about marking installation preparation, marking application and inspection.

This training is intended for anyone involved with marking pavements, public works personnel, or personnel with direct responsibility for planning, painting, installation, or implementation of pavement markings.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the purpose of different types of pavement markings
• Select the right pavement marking materials
• Describe preparation, application, & inspection procedures.

Training: Pavers & Paving Equipment Technology

October 16, 2025, 9am – 10:15am PT



SWCPA's free 75-minute webinar showcases the latest innovations in concrete paving equipment. Industry experts will share project insights and practical tips for adopting these technologies to deliver faster, smoother, and more consistent concrete pavement construction.

Presenters:

• Scott Pedersen, VP of Engineering & R&D, GOMACO
• Ross Biely, Western District Manager, GOMACO

Training: Winter Maintenance Operator

November 4 – 5, 2025, 10am – 12pm PT

APWA's 4-hour certificate program targets staff in the trucks performing winter operations, including operators, crew leaders, and foremen to focus on snow and ice control materials and how they work, equipment, and operations.

Training Objectives:

• Basics of winter operations for operators
• Identify common winter materials and how they work
• Different winter equipment available and its upkeep
• Enhanced communication between fleet personnel & operators

Training: Road Safety Champion Program

NCRRS has scheduled another round of Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) training, now focusing on career pathway training modules:

• Maintenance & Construction - Modules started Tuesday, October 7th, and will run every Tuesday until October 28th
  
• First Responders - Modules started Wednesday, October 8th and run every Wednesday until October 29th

• Planning & Engineering - Modules will start Tuesday, November 4th and run every Tuesday until December 16th
  
• Public Health - Modules will start Wednesday, November 5th and run every Wednesday until December 17th

Public Works Town Hall
The Silent Arm of Public Safety: Always Ready

October 28, 2025, 10am – 12pm PT

APWA is hosting this virtual town hall to recognize National First Responders Day on October 28, 2025.

Connect with peers to explore the critical role public works plays in emergency management and response, and learn how some APWA chapters are formally recognizing public works professionals as first responders.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Grant Writing Using AI Assistance | Oct 15, 2025, 8am–9am PT

The National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) is hosting a free webinar to explore how AI can assist local agencies with grant writing

Rural Intersection Lighting | Oct 16, 2025, 10am–11am PT

FHWA is hosting a free webinar on rural Intersection lighting and innovative policy applications as part of its EDC Nighttime Visibility for Safety Initiative.

Traffic Control for Safer Work Zones | Oct 20, 2025, 8am–5pm PT

This course is designed to keep workers and the public safe during road construction and maintenance along roadways in California

Pavement Management & Preservation | Oct 20-24, 2025, 10am–12pm PT

This is the primary overview course on pavement management systems and preservation strategies in CCPIC's training certificate program

2025 ATP Symposium | Oct 22–23, 2025, 8:30am–5pm PT

The 2025 Active Transportation Program Symposium brings together local regional, state, & tribal governments to learn about ATP projects

Federal Aid Series: Right of Way | Oct 22–23, 2025, 8:30am–12pm PT

CALTAP is hosting this 2-day workshop detailing the high-level process and procedures for completion of project right of way work

Federal Aid Series: Env. Requirements | Oct 28, 2025, 8:30am–4:30pm PT

This course focuses on the environmental process for your federal aid project and outlines the differences in on-system and off-system projects

Using Concrete Overlays for Local Agencies | Oct 28, 2025, 9am–10pm PT
Join this free webinar to explore the benefits, design considerations, and project examples of concrete overlays as a cost-effective pavement solution

Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference | Nov 4–5, 2025

Nevada’s premier conference on resilient, long-life concrete infrastructure is being held this year at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno

APWA NorCal Public Works Conference | Nov 5–6, 2025

The APWA Northern California Chapter is still accepting presentation proposals for the 2025 Conference at the Holy Names University

Funding: Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program

The Federal State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program is funding up to $5T to improve American passenger rail assets for projects that enhance safety, or expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service.

Eligible Projects & Activities:

• Replace, rehabilitate, or repair intercity passenger rail infrastructure
• Improve intercity passenger rail service performance
• Expand or establish new intercity passenger rail service

The application deadline is January 7, 2026.

Other Funding Opportunities

Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants

A total of $34.5M is available for transportation planning projects under Caltrans' FY 2026-27 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program

Publication: Fleet Management Basics

OpenGov's Fleet Management Basics showcases how leading agencies move from reactive repairs to proactive strategies that save money, extend vehicle life, and keep crews focused on what matters most.

Topics Include:

• Recognizing your stuck in reactive mode & cost of staying there
• Practical steps for implementing preventive maintenance
• Leveraging centralized data to track performance & control costs
• Transitioning to proactive fleet management & building community trust

Publication: APWA Reporter Magazine

The October 2025 issue of Reporter Magazine includes features on winter operations, new technology, and APWA's new President.

October Issue Topics:

• People, Purpose, Presence: Winter Maintenance in a Changing World
• Facing the Storm: Balancing Operations and the Battles at Home
• How Changes in the Government's Weather Operations Impact You

Publication: 2025 Public Transportation Fact Book



APTA's annual Public Transportation Fact Book contains national aggregate statistical data for all aspects of the transit industry in the U.S. & Canada.

Some Significant Findings:

• 77% of federal transit funds support private businesses through contracts, services & supply chains
  
• Ridership is growing consistently with trips up from 4.81 billion in 2021, increasing 59% to reach the 2024 figure
  
• Transit systems throughout the U.S. continue to grow, reaching 26 bus rapid transit systems, 48 surface rail systems, 37 regional railroad systems & 16 heavy rail systems.

Recording Available: 
Caltrans Advisory on DBE Program IFR

If you missed the October 10th webinar from discussing significant changes to the DBE and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE) programs (49 CFR Parts 23 and 26), the recording is now available.

On October 3, 2025, USDOT published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) related to the status of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program. The Caltrans DLA Team is reviewing the IFR in detail and coordinating with USDOT to provide the latest updates and implementation guidance.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

Public Roads Magazine: Summer 2025

Read the Summer 2025 Edition, which keeps safety a top priority for USDOT with this special issue dedicated to safer speeds and speed management.

Redesigned Transportation Injury Mapping System

UC Berkely's SafeTREC has redesigned its Transportation Injury Mapping System to create a single, centralized platform for all one’s data needs.

National Center for Rural Road Safety Archive

Visit NCRRS' webinar archive to find a comprehensive list of previously recorded online trainings and presentations.

SS4A Summer 2025 Newsletter

The Safe Streets & Roads for All Summer 2025 Newsletter highlights the impact of SS4A funding and local success stories.

Keeping California Mobile

This report examines California’s road and bridge conditions, economic development, highway safety, vehicle travel trends, and more

NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts

The NHTSA has published the 2023 Traffic Safety Facts, a collection of annual reports and publications detailing statistics on motor vehicle traffic crashes

Material Requirements for High-Tension Cable Barriers

This NCHRP report documents material requirements for highway guardrail systems and their components to provide consistency with regulations

Water System Asset Management Basics

OpenGov's latest publication showcases how local agencies can manage their water infrastructure assets more efficiently

Risk Management at State DOTs

This NCHRP report provides guidelines for state DOTs to establish and maintain a risk management culture and practice

Innovative Solutions for Road Safety

If you missed FHWA's September Innovation Exchange Webinar on road safety innovations, a recording of this presentation is now available.

** More Training Scheduled in November**

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