Webinar: Long-Term Pavement Performance

November 4, 2026, 11am–11:45am PT

This free webinar shows county engineers how Maltene Replacement Technology can serve as an alternative approach to pavement preservation.

Webinar: Emergency Responder Struck-By Events

November 5, 2026, 11am–12pm PT



Emergency Responder Struck-By Events: Scope, Cause, Impact, & Need for Action highlights key findings from a report on emergency responder struck-by events, focusing on the ongoing risks faced by firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, tow operators, and roadway workers.

Webinar: Crashes vs. Cracking—

Competing Priorities for Pavement

November 6, 2026, 7am–8:30am PT

This 90-minute webinar explores how agencies can integrate friction and crash data into pavement management decisions to support roadway safety.

Webinar: Road to Zero Grantee Showcase

November 9, 2026, 10am – 11am PT



This is the first of two webinars presenting projects being funded by the 2025-2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants.

Webinar: Prehospital Blood —

A Game Changer for Post-Crash Care

November 12, 2026, 8am–9:15am PT



This free webinar shows how prehospital blood (blood delivered at the scene of a traffic crash), has the potential to save the lives of people who would not survive the trip to the hospital without it.

Webinar: Non-Intrusive

Equipment in Traffic Monitoring

November 12, 2026, 11am–12:30m PT



Explore the effective use of non-intrusive equipment for portable & permanent traffic data collection programs and signalized intersection monitoring.

Webinar: Timely Use of Funds Policy

November 19, 2026, 1pm–2pm PT



This California Transportation Commission virtual stakeholder workshop is to develop an Emergency Declarations Timely Use of Funds Policy.

Webinar: Emergency Relief Program Refresher

November 19, 2026, 9am–11:30am PT



In anticipation of emergency conditions from Super El Niño, Caltrans is offering a refresher training on the emergency relief program.

Webinar: Urban Intersections

Safety Countermeasures

December 9, 2026, 8am–10am PT



This webinar shares practical insights and proven strategies to improve traffic safety through a series of effective countermeasures, design considerations, and operational improvements that reduce crashes at urban intersections.

Webinar: Engineering Ethics

December 9, 2026, 10am–12pm PT



This 2-hour virtual training is ideal for engineers who are looking to meet their ethical training requirements and for those who wish to enhance their ethical decision making during daily activities.

Other Upcoming Trainings & Events

APWA NorCal Public Works Conference | Nov 4-5, 2026, 8am–5pm

This two-day conference offers over 30 hours of educational seminars plus an exhibit floor with new products and engineering solutions

RSCP: Public Health Data | Nov 4, 2026, 10am–12pm

This live-online course explores how public health data can enhance the diagnosis, prediction, and monitoring of traffic injuries

The Human Side of Operational Leadership | Nov 5, 2026, 8am–9:30am

This 90-minute webinar explores the human side of operational leadership and offers practical approaches for supporting employees

California PATH@40 Symposium | Nov 5, 2026, 9am–7pm

Join the ITS and CA Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH) for a day at the frontier of AI, autonomous systems, and advanced mobility

Caltrans Local Assistance Day | Nov 10, 2026, 8:30am–12pm

Register to attend this free quarterly statewide webinar for updates on Inactive Projects, ATP Final Reports, Emergency Relief Presentation, and more

RSCP: Work Zones | Nov 10, 2026, 10am–12pm

This 2-hour live online course provides participants an overview of roadway work zones in rural areas

Advancing DBE Program Restoration | Nov 18, 2026, 1:30pm–3pm

Join Caltrans OLCC for this free 2-hour webinar to prepare for the restoration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program

Manual for Bridge Evaluation 4th Edition

AASHTO released its “Manual for Bridge Evaluation 4th Edition”, a publication that establishes inspection procedures and evaluation practices that meet the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

Traffic Analysis Practices for Nonmotorized Modes

This NCHRP report shares how state DOTs define and analyze non-motorized mobility, the tools, data sources, and performance measures used in practice, and the institutional, technical, and operational challenges associated with integrating non-motorized modes into planning, design, and operations.

Trade Corridor Enhancement Program

The Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) funds projects designed to move freight more efficiently on corridors with high volumes of freight. 

Connect SoCal 2050 Community Partner Program

SCAG is is seeking up to 20 community-based organizations to participate in the Connect SoCal 2050 Community Partner Program.

Other Recordings, Research, & Reports

2026 SafeTREC Traffic Safety Facts

UC Berkeley's SafeTREC released its 2026 Traffic Safety Facts, which feature data/trends at the state & national level on a variety of road safety topics

Reducing Serious Injuries & Fatalities Among State DOT Employees

This report shares successful practices across state DOTs to accelerate the adoption of effective strategies toward zero serious injuries & fatalities

A Unique Trash Collection Innovation

This episode features Baltimore's Waterfront Partnership to discuss the city's best friend: Mr Trash Wheel, a trash interceptor that helps clean the Harbor

Pavements for Low-Volume Roads

This report examines how LVRs exposed to heavy, overweight, or nonstandard traffic, can increase the risk of rapid deterioration and premature failure

Increasing Asphalt Recycling

This report addresses the concerns of using recycled asphalt pavements through comprehensive experimental and analytical work

2026 TTPSF Awards

Nearly $22M in grants are funding 70 projects for 58 tribes in 19 states, all designed to reduce the risk of roadway fatalities and serious injuries

Transportation Trends Report: Fall 2026

SCAG's report examines transit ridership, roadway travel, goods movement, and remote work trends to provide a comprehensive picture of travel behavior

PWX Radio: Disaster Recovery & Cleanup

Hear how effective disaster recovery and debris cleanup hinge on key factors such as creating relationships well in advance of when they're needed most.

Reporter Magazine: Winter Maintenance

Even if it still feels summery, winter is on the way. It’s time to delve into winter maintenance, and that’s exactly what this month’s issue is all about.

Recording: Preventing Bridge Strikes

Watch the recording of FHWA's Global Benchmarking Program on Countermeasures for Preventing Bridge & Tunnel Strikes

More Training Coming Up in November

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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