Training: Road Safety Champion Program

The National Center for Rural Road Safety announced its latest training schedule for its Road Safety Champion Program, a nationally recognized certificate program designed to build a knowledgeable, safety minded workforce responsible for operating, maintaining, and designing local roads.

Starting in August, NCRRS will host a 7-part series of online training that covers many of RSCP's career-focused modules. Each 2-hour session is free to attend and completion goes towards becoming RSCP-certified.

Check-Out the Fall Training Schedule

Recording: LSA Agreement Notification Webinar

Our July 31st webinar on Lake & Streambed Alteration (LSA) Agreement Notifications, presented by the Caltrans Office of Environmental Compliance & Outreach and California Department of Fish & Wildlife, is now available.

This free 90-minute webinar provided an overview of the notification process along with guidance on submitting LSA Agreement Notifications.

Topics Covered:



• Introduction to the Caltrans ECO Team
• Understanding the LSA Notification Process
• Resources for a Notification Submission
• Submitting an LSA Notification

Survey: Steel Reuse in California Bridges

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the National Association of County Engineers, is conducting a survey as part of a study on the reuse of structured steel in short-span bridges.

Reusing steel can significantly reduce cost and carbon emissions associated with short-span steel bridge construction. The results of this survey will bring valuable insights about the barriers and opportunities for reuse of steel in bridges across the country.

Webinar Series: Effective Communications

WV LTAP is hosting a series of communication-related webinars starting in October. These free 1-hour presentations hosted by Rachelle Beckner will cover a variety of topics relevant to transportation professionals interested in making a strong impression both written and verbally.

Coming Up in October:

• Communicating Clearly Under Pressure
• Technical Writing with AI: Tools to Boost Efficiency
• Writing Emails & Field Reports that Get Action

Webinar: Caltrans Local Assistance Day

August 19, 2025, 8:30 – 11:30am PT

Caltrans DLA and California LTAP present another edition of Local Assistance Day, the quarterly statewide webinar designed to update and inform our RTPA, MPO, local agency, and tribal partners. LAD is free to attend and all interested transportation stakeholders are invited.

Planned Topics Include:

• City of Sacramento Transportation Safety Initiative
• Right of Way Certification (3 & 3W)
• Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy
• Active Transportation Program Symposium 
• Avoiding Common Invoicing Errors
• Latest from the Division of Local Assistance
• Training Updates from California LTAP

Webinar: Connectivity Advance Mitigation

August 20, 2025, 10 – 11am PT

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

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

Training: Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity

October 8, 2025, 6 – 9am PT

WV LTAP is hosting a free 3-hour webinar on traffic sign retroreflectivity.

To comply with MUTCD requirements, public agencies must implement and then continue to use an assessment or management method designed to maintain traffic sign retroreflectivity at or above minimum specified levels.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding MUTCD Sign Retroreflectivity Requirements
• Traffic Sign Assessment & Management Compliant with MUTCD

Training: Grant Writing Basics

September 18, 2025, 6 – 9am PT

WV LTAP is hosting a free 3-hour online training on effective grant writing to help you leverage more resources for your agency's priorities.

Participants will gain an understanding of the grant-writing process and how to identify the right funding sources and creating a compelling application.

Training Objectives:

• Demonstrate compliance with program eligibility requirements
• Stretch capabilities through inter-agency consultation/collaboration
• Methods to transform your narrative into a powerful story
• How blended funding can reduce/eliminate the need for local match

Workshop: Concrete Pavement Essentials

August 21, 2025, 9 – 10:15am PT

Join the Southwest Concrete Pavement Association for a free 75-minute workshop on concrete pavement essentials.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to the design and construction of Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement and Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement, with a focus on standards, practices, and materials commonly used in California and the western United States.

Training: Future Focused Roads

APWA partners offer a wide array of training opportunities, including these on-demand courses available 24/7. Not only are these free, but participants are eligible to receive Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Recently Released Courses:

Future Focused Roads: Enhance Performance with Design & Data

• Factors that influence pavement performance
• Techniques for new construction & repairs that enhance pavement life
• How pavements fail and implementing strategies to extend their life
• Using AI to collect & analyze pavement performance & condition
• Maintenance strategies to extend the life of existing pavements
• Wholistic approach to preserving & managing pavement assets

Future Focused Roads: Understanding Rigid Pavements

• The effects of design parameters on performance
• How to increase reliability and longevity in your design
• How to create a cost-efficient and resilient road

New Release: APWA Reporter, August 2025

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has released the August 2025 issue of Reporter Magazine, which includes an update from the APWA Engineering & Construction Committee on its focus areas for 2025.

Topics in the this issue:

• Navigating Changes in Federal Funding
• BEAD and the Broadband Boom Helping Cities Stay Ahead of the Build
• Adopting a Philosophy of Continuous Improvement

Research: NCHRP July Roundup

NCHRP has released several new reports covering topics relevant to local road transportation professionals, including cementitious concrete, resilient culvert design, stormwater program management, and traffic data capture.

Access These Recent Reports:

• Practices to Enhance Resiliency of Existing Culverts
• Use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Concrete
• Construction Stormwater Program Management
• Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Model
• Leveraging Existing Signal Assets to Obtain Quality Traffic Counts
• Limiting Damage to Flexible & Composite Pavements

** 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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