Webinar: Integrating GIS

with BIM4I in Digital Delivery

October 7, 2026, 11am–12pm PT

Join Caltrans DRISI for a focused look at how GIS and Building Information Modeling for Infrastructure (BIM4I) are coming together to transform digital project delivery at Caltrans.

This session breaks down the essentials of what GIS–BIM4I integration means, why it matters, and how harmonizing spatial intelligence with infrastructure modeling supports smarter planning, design, construction, and long-term asset management.

Webinar: Safety Service Patrol: Lights & Sirens

October 13, 2026, 10am–12pm PT

This virtual peer-to-peer discussion brings together Safety Service Patrol (SSP) professionals from across the country to share experiences, policies, and lessons learned related to the use of emergency lighting and sirens.

The discussion will explore state laws and requirements, light colors and placement, certification and training, responder and motorist safety, visibility, and the benefits and challenges of operating with lights and sirens.

Webinar: Pavement Assessment & Measurements

October 14, 2026, 10am–11am PT



Assessment & Measurements at the FHWA Pavement Testing Facility offers a snapshot at a series of novel experiments and analysis techniques being developed at FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC).

This workshop is part of a new monthly webinar series featuring research conducted at FHWA's accelerated pavement testing laboratory. These free webinars will highlight new findings, provide updates on current projects, and solicit feedback from stakeholders.

Webinar: Lighting for Pedestrian Safety

October 15, 2026, 9am–10:30am PT



This webinar explores strategies for improving pedestrian safety at night, with a focus on lighting design & implementation. Presenters will discuss ways to increase visibility at pedestrian crossings while sharing practical considerations for assessing, designing, and implementing lighting improvements.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify dangerous roadway conditions
• Describe strategies for improving pedestrian visibility at night
• Assess design practices for improving pedestrian lighting

Webinar: Lessons from

Successful BUILD Grant Applications

October 22, 2026, 1pm–2pm PT



This webinar brings lessons from recent Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant awardees to share the story behind successful applications, including how projects were identified and shaped.

This session focuses on practical lessons and advice that local/tribal agencies can use when pursuing future BUILD and similar federal grant opportunities.

Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference

October 28-29, 2026, 8am–4pm PT



Held this year in Reno, NV, NICC is dedicated to the design, engineering and construction of resilient, long-life concrete roads, highways, bridges, parking facilities and other concrete infrastructure.

Learn from leading engineers, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners as they share impactful innovations shaping durable and sustainable concrete infrastructure.

Webinar: Travel Behavior as a Road Safety Strategy

October 28, 2026, 11am–12pm PT



Travel Behavior as a Road Safety Strategy: How Exposure is Influenced by Land Use & Infrastructure examines how exposure to kinetic energy introduced by motor vehicles influences road safety.

The relationship between exposure-based measures—including automobile mode share, vehicle miles travelled (VMT), and commute time—and motor vehicle occupant, pedestrian, and bicyclist fatalities is explored while controlling for other transportation factors.

Training: Basic Work Zone Traffic Control

November 10, 2026, 8am–2pm PT



This 6-hour training in Las Vegas, NV, highlights the hazards field workers face in construction zones and aims to improve worker and motorist safety.

Participants will learn the proper use of traffic control devices during road maintenance and construction operations; how to use specific types of traffic control devices; and how to plan, set up, and maintain a work zone.

Webinar: Cold Weather Safety

November 12, 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.

Whether you are working at 32°F or -32°F, cold-weather work has trials, tribulations, and unique considerations that you don't face during the summer. How can we keep ourselves and our coworkers safe from cold-weather injuries while working in these conditions? How can we prepare our crews and equipment for the challenges of working in a cold-weather environment?

Training: Barrier Basics

December 8, 2026, 8am–10:30am PT



This 2.5-hour virtual training explores the basics of longitudinal roadside barriers, with topics covering when and why roadway barriers are needed, the types and characteristics of barriers, and how to locate guidance for their placement and installation.

Training Objectives:

• Identify standards for barriers selection & placement
• Identify warrants for the use of barriers
• Compare benefits & challenges of different types & end treatments
• Explain three criteria for barrier placement
• List basic elements of barrier inspection
• Rank the priority for repairing damaged barriers

Training: Keeping Your Agency Out of Court

December 16-17, 2026, 8am–11am PT



This 6-hour virtual training introduces essential components of tort liability and risk management to transportation workers. Participants will increase their knowledge of assessing and managing the risk of tort liability, considering negligence, documenting work, and preparing for court if necessary.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the implications of tort liability risk for roadway agencies
• Describe the elements of the tort liability process
• Identify at least five common roadway & pedestrian hazards and propose countermeasures for each hazard

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:

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

Take Action Now – Maintaining Safety

October 21, 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:

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

Adaptive Traffic Control Systems

November 30 - December 3, 2026, 10am – 12pm PT

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

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

Designing Asphalt Mixtures | Oct 8, 2026, 10am–11am

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

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

Vistro for Traffic Studies | Oct 13-15, 2026, 8am–12pm

This course provides beginning-to-intermediate training using PTV Vistro software in developing and effectively QA/QC reviewing traffic impact studies

RSCP: Safety of Responders on Roads | Oct 13, 2026, 10am–12pm

This course provides a deeper understanding of tools, recommendations, and materials available for first responders to ensure their safety while working

Performance-Based Asset Management | Oct 13, 2026, 11am–12pm

This webinar shares findings from a study that evaluated how organizations are linking asset-related performance targets to funding decisions

RSCP: Worker Safety | Oct 14, 2026, 10am–12pm

This 4-hour online course gives participants an overview of potential hazards for workers and explores preventive measures for improving worker safety

APWA PWI 20-Year Anniversary | Oct 15, 2026, 4pm–8pm

APWA's Southern California Chapter is celebrating the 20th year of its Public Works Institute (PWI) as well as the launch of its PWI Alumni Group

Safe Routes to School 2026 | Oct 20-22, 2026, 8am–5:30pm

The Conference brings together all those dedicated to making walking and bicycling to school safe, convenient, and fun for all children

ATSSA Flagger Training | Oct 20, 2026, 8am–12pm

The workshop in Reno, NV, covers why proper flagger operations are important, the skillset of a good flagger, & best practices for various situations

Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program

2026's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program makes $80M in reimbursable grants available for projects seeking to improve safety of the traveling public by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and, in doing so, improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Tribal High Priority Projects Program

The Tribal High Priority Projects Program makes available $9M in Fiscal Year 2027 to (1) an Indian tribe or governmental subdivision thereof whose annual allocation of funding under the TTP is insufficient to complete their highest priority project, or (2) any Indian tribe that has an emergency or disaster occur on a transportation facility that renders it impassable or unusable. 

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, and stakeholder engagement with planners, operators, agencies, and advocates. The goal of this research was to provide general guidance and relevant information to improve safety for micromobility riders, particularly on e-bikes and e-scooters.

Findings suggest that while offering a sustainable alternative to car travel, micromobility safety benefits are compromised by outdated infrastructure, fragmented regulatory definitions, and severe data underreporting.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

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.

PROTECT Competitive Grant Program

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

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

More Training Coming Up in October

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