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Survey 2025: California Local Assistance

Help us assess the value, quality, and types of training and support you receive from Local Assistance ... or would like to receive.

• What are your staff training needs?
• Are they being met by current class offerings?
• Do you need more effective (or responsive) technical support?
• Are you kept informed of key funding opportunities & trainings?

Webinar: New Opportunities for Advance Mitigation: Connectivity Advance Mitigation

Join us for this 60-minute webinar from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife on Connectivity Advance Mitigation (CAM).

Free Webinar: August 20th, 10:00 – 11:00am (PT)

Planned Topics Include:

• Basics of the Wildlife CAM Subprogram, including Fish & Game Code
• Guidelines & Crediting Process of the Wildlife CAM Subprogram
• Novel Aspects of CAM-Like Long-Term Durability Agreements
• Process for Getting Started on a CAM Project

Recording: Emergency Relief Time Extension

The recording of our Emergency Relief Time Extension Workshop, presented July 10th by the Federal Programs team at Caltrans Division of Local Assistance, is now available.

Local agencies with active ER projects from disaster events that began on or before September 30, 2023 — including CA-2023 and earlier ER Disaster Events — are strongly encouraged to watch this recording.

Peer Exchange: Local & Regional Freight

August 20th - 21st, 2025

Join FHWA's Office of Freight Management & Operations for a two-day virtual peer exchange with industry leaders and public-sector professionals on local and regional freight research.

This peer exchange will share successful models, identify key opportunities, and address challenges in developing and sustaining freight-focused research to practice programs at the local and regional levels.

Event Highlights Include:

• Real-world applications of freight research in local and regional settings.
• Models that facilitate the transition from research to practice.
• Development of actionable steps tailored to your jurisdiction.
• Common barriers and opportunities to strengthen freight programs.

Tickets for this event are limited — secure your spot today!

Webinar: From Data to Decisions

The National Association of County Engineers (NACE) is holding a free webinar titled "From Data to Decisions: How Mapping Tools can Enhance Snow Plowing and Road Maintenance", hosted by John Deere.

County Road Commissions face unique challenges in maintaining safe, efficient roadways—especially during winter. Join this webinar to learn about JDPath, a powerful tool designed to support your crews in staying on the road, staying safe, and staying informed.

Free Webinar: July 21, 2025, 12:00pm – 1:00pm (PT)

Presenters:

• David Veasy, Sr. Product Manager Autonomy, John Deere Construction
• Matt Costello, Product Manager for John Deere Motor Graders

Webinar: Bridge Preservation

Using Non-Destructive Testing

TRB is hosting a 90-minute webinar titled "Bridge Preservation Using Non-Destructive Testing on T1 Steel".

Attendees will learn about project procurement, scoping, work progression, key findings, and lessons learned, including critical considerations and challenges encountered throughout the projects.

TRB Webinar: July 24, 2025, 09:00am – 10:30am (PT)

Agenda:

• NDT of Grade 100 steel
• NDE & remediation plans for T-1 steel members
• Use of NDE to assess, evaluate, & validate welds in T-1 steel

FHWA Initiative: SAFE ROADS

FHWA has launched a new roadway safety initiative that targets non-freeway arterial roads they're calling SAFE ROADS (Safe Arterials for Everyone through Reliable Operations & Distraction-Reducing Strategies).

SAFE ROADS stresses that intersections and crosswalks need to be kept free from distractions such as political messages or artwork.

NCHRP Report: Autonomous Vehicles

Their Impact on State DOTs

NCHRP's "Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Technology: Determining the Impact on State DOT Maintenance Programs" examines how roadway appurtenances such as traffic control devices, markings, signals, guardrail, computing systems, communications infrastructure, and other permanent and temporary devices can be used to facilitate the operation of CAVs.

The report will be of interest to those responsible for intelligent transportation systems (ITS), trans­portation systems management and operations (TSMO) programs, maintenance of transportation assets, and practitioners interested in the deployment of CAV technologies within state DOT rights-of-way.

CRP Report: Every Day Counts Program Eval

CRP Special Release 5 "Evaluation of the Every Day Counts Program" assesses the Every Day Counts (EDC) Program’s effect on state and local surface transportation communities.

EDC is a key component of FHWA's Technology & Innovation Deployment Program, promoting proven innovations that facilitate greater efficiency at the state, local and tribal levels, saving time, money and resources to ensure our infrastructure is built better, faster, and smarter.

** August Training Calendar **

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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