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CALTAP Leadership Academy

December 4th, 11th, & 18th, 2025, 9am – 11am PT

CALTAP is excited to announce the launch of its new Leadership Academy, presented virtually in collaboration with Access Human Potential.

This Academy consists of three 2-hour workshops designed to maximize student engagement by providing a blended learning experience of teaching, small group discussions, and case studies, with a focus on practical applications and real-world situations professionals face every day.

• December 4, 2025: Fundamentals of Leadership
• December 11, 2025: Fundamentals of Effective Communication
• December 18, 2025: Fundamentals of Project Management

Seating is going fast, register now to secure your spot!

Training: Resident Engineers Academy

January 12-16, 2026, 8:30am – 4pm PT

This practical, interactive five-day virtual academy provides core training for local/tribal resident engineers and those responsible for administering construction contracts using state and federal funds.

Resident Engineers Academy instructors are Caltrans SMEs who take a real life, practical application approach to training by using examples, problem-solving activities, and exercises. The 16-module curriculum covers a wide array of topics, including Construction Prep, SOW, Legal Relations, Payments, Enviro Stewardship, Project Completion, Labor Compliance, and DBE.

Training: Pothole Patching & Repair

January 6, 2026, 9am – 11pm PT



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

Topics Covered:

• Types of Distresses Best Addressed by Each Treatment
• Recommended Materials & Mixtures for Each Treatment
• Recommended Construction Procedures & Key QC Activities

Training: Low-Cost Safety Improvements

January 21-22, 2026, 8am – 10:30am PT



WTTAP is hosting a 2.5-hour virtual course on selecting and implementing low-cost measures for reducing fatalities and injuries caused by road departures, collisions with fixed objects, and collisions at rural intersections.

Training Objectives:

• Identify roadway safety issues
• Describe low-cost measures for correcting safety issues
• Strategies to keep the driver on the road
• Reducing or eliminating hazards in the clear zone
• Challenges to implementing collision reduction techniques

Training: Sign Maintenance Management

February 9, 2026, 8am – 10:30am PT

Join the WTTAP team for a 2.5-hour virtual training on how to implement a successful sign program at the local level. This course is filled with practical exercises and resources, including MUTCD and (NV) state guidelines.

Training Objectives:

• Describe the role, features, and urgency of repair for four sign types
• Explain state and local requirements for choosing sign materials
• Apply MUTCD guidance and NV Standard Plans & Specifications
• Describe the six elements of a sign management system

Training: Equipment Safety & Maintenance

February 12, 2026, 8:30am - 9:30am PT

NVLTAP continues its Tailgate Talk series with an online session focusing on Equipment Safety & Maintenance.

To assist agencies in meeting their safety and performance goals, this Tailgate Talk provides a casual forum to discuss intro maintenance practices, safety checklists, and basic daily safety procedures for operators and supervisors.

Webinar: Roadside Tree Hazards

March 3, 2026, 6am - 7am PT

WVLTAP is hosting a free 1-hour webinar to review visual cues for recognizing roadside tree hazards and the need for their systematic inspection.

The presentation focuses on identifying structurally defective trees with a potential to fall onto the roadway. It's ideal for state/local road maintenance personnel, especially those responsible for vegetation management.

2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference

March 10-11, 2026, 8am - 5pm

NDDOT, in partnership with Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, is pleased to announce the 2026 North Dakota Transportation Conference.

The conference is open to a wide range of industry professionals, including engineers, policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives from government, industry, and academic institutions.

NDDOT has also announced a call for presentations.

RSCP 2025: Partnerships

for Safety Program Implementation

December 3, 2025, 10am – 12pm PT

NCRRS presents "Partnerships for Safety Program Implementation" as part of this season's Public Health Pathway of their Road Safety Champion Program.

This training provides information on how best-practice public health models implemented with partners can improve the reach and effectiveness of traffic safety programming. This includes key distinctions between traditional deterrence-oriented programs and public health-informed safety programs and strategies for how to connect with public health partners.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

Basics of Communications Planning | Dec 2, 2025, 7am–10:30am PT

Learn the basics of how to create a strategic communications plan

RSCP 2025: Data & Tools for Safety | Dec 2, 2025, 11am–1pm PT

Learn about the different types of data, data challenges for local agencies, and the tools available for applying the data you have for screening your network

Construction Inspection of Traffic Signals | Dec 2–4, 2025, 9am-12pm PT

This intensive online course provides in-depth training on the inspection and management of traffic signal construction

VMT Metrics Policy Application | Dec 3–4, 2025, 8am-5pm PT

This course examines the origins of changing the transportation metric from level of service (LOS) to vehicle-miles-of-travel (VMT)

Intro to ATP Planning & Design | Dec 3, 2025, 9am–4pm PT

This all-day workshop in Riverside, CA, introduces active transportation planning and design concepts to planners, engineers, and others

Long-Term Pavement Performance | Dec 4, 2025, 11am–12pm PT

The National Association of County Engineers is hosting a free webinar titled "Preservation: A Strategy for Long-Term Pavement Performance"

6th National RTAP Conference | Dec 7-10, 2025, 7am-4am PT

Attend the 6th National RTAP Conference "Wrangling Access & Mobility in Rural & Tribal Transit", at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas

IRF Global R2T Conference | Dec 9-12, 2025, 8am-5pm PT

Explore how digitization, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge innovations are revolutionizing the roads and transportation sector

RSCP 2025: Crash Reporting | Dec 9, 2025, 11am–1pm PT

Learn the role of crash data collection and reporting in reducing severe crashes and how such reporting benefits from cross-coordination

2025 Ohio Roundabouts Conference | Dec 10, 2025, 9am–4:30pm PT

This 1-day conference brings together planners, engineers, elected officials and others involved with current or future Roundabouts in their communities

RSCP 2025: Transportation & Health | Dec 10, 2025, 11am–1pm PT

Learn how the pursuit of transportation access and safety is foundational to creating conditions where all people have the opportunity to thrive

Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity | Dec 11, 2025, 7am–11:30am PT

This two-part webinar on traffic sign retroreflectivity is aimed at roadway agency personnel who install and maintain signs

Caltrans Policy Update: DBE IFR

In October the USDOT published an Interim Final Rule that updates 49 CFR Parts 23 & 26 governing the DBE and ACDBE programs.

In response, Caltrans DLA issued Office Bulletin 25-07 announcing DBE Contract Goal Setting and DBE Monitoring & Compliance are suspended.

Shape the Future of Pavement Preservation

NACE member Asphalt Materials seeks your insights in a brief but impactful Pavement Preservation Survey. Counties across the country face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining and preserving their roadways. Describe what’s working for you and where more support is needed.

This brief survey will directly influence the development of future educational resources, including webinars tailored to your most pressing needs.

Open Funding Opportunities

Regional Early Action Planning Grants

SCAG is now accepting applications for the second Notice of Funds Available for the REAP 2.0-funded Lasting Affordability Program, with $20M available

2026 Road to Zero Traffic Safety Grants

The National Safety Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, with a total of $750,000 available

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

Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program

The FSP Grant Program is providing funding to improve American passenger rail assets by funding projects that enhance safety or expand existing service

Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund

FHWA has issued an amended NOFO for the 2025 TTPSF and is accepting applications until the deadline on January 15, 2026.

Recap: 2025 ATP Symposium

The 2025 California ATP Symposium, held October 22-23, brought together local, regional, state, and tribal governments.

This two-day event included inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with partners to further work. Visit the ATRC to view recorded sessions and access presentations.

Resource: Complete Streets

Safety Assessment Program

SafeTREC invites California communities to apply for the Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA) program, a comprehensive transportation safety assessment that focuses on pedestrian and bicycle safety.

By participating, your community will gain expert insights into designing and implementing traffic safety solutions that protect all road users. Agencies at the city, county,and tribal levels, and universities are eligible to participate.

Resource: CA Safe System Institute for Road Safety

SafeTREC is excited to announce the launch of the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety, a collaborative effort in partnership with the Vision Zero Network and Fehr & Peers.

The Institute is an SSA training and technical support program that aims to train participants in the SSA framework, provide collaborative opportunities within its inaugural cohort, and create tangible next steps for institutionalizing SSA within participant organizations.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is an is an annual November observance recognizing the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples.

Our partner WTTAP is one example of a team dedicated to helping tribal nations. It provides transportation-related training and technical assistance, ensuring tribal voices are included in infrastructure and planning processes.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

EV Charge Management Strategies

This white paper explores the potential value for EV drivers and power companies from incorporating EVs into the state’s electrical power grids

Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems

Read how to adequately account for the interaction between road users and the facilities, particularly users who are most vulnerable to crashes

Home Safely Podcast

The NCRRS's new podcast is designed to spotlight the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping rural road safety across America

Roving Reporter: The Deep Tunnel

APWA has renewed its Roving Reporter educational series for a fourth season, with new episodes coming quarterly

APWA Reporter Magazine: November 2025

The November 2025 issue of Reporter Magazine includes features on PWX 2025, Microplastics, and AI in Public Works

The Future of Stormwater Technology

Read how collaboration strengthens regulatory credibility, accelerates technology approval, and improves water quality

Census Data for Transportation Applications

This report is a comprehensive field guide for transportation practitioners on how to effectively utilize census data to support transportation analyses

Interim Revisions for Steel Member Guide

AASHTO has released the 2025 Interim Revisions to its "Guide Specifications for Internal Redundancy of Mechanically-Fastened Built-Up Steel Members"

ArcGIS Velocity

Esri's software enables organizations to harness the full power of geospatial technology for fleet management through real-time situational awareness

Simplifying Compliance & Reporting

Infotech explores how agencies can collaborate better through connected technology, consistent processes, and shared data.

** More Training Scheduled in December **

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