Federal Office of Tribal Transportation
The Office of Tribal Transportation (OTT) administers the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) and provides stewardship and oversight for direct funding agreements with 135 recognized Tribes. The OTT also provides support for all FHWA activities affecting tribal transportation. This support includes the administration of TIGER/BUILD grants awarded to Tribes, and the transfer of funds from States and other local governments to Tribes through the 202(a)(9) transfer process.
Access the OTT website for further information.
The Center for Local Aid Support is sponsoring online training courses for local agencies and tribes. The following resources provide anytime, anywhere access to hundreds of training topics designed to meet your individual needs. Please contact CLAS@dot.gov with questions and assistance.
- Local Aid Support – A series of self-paced online training modules.
- National Highway Institute – Over 180 web-based courses available, an account will need to be created to access.
- American Association of State Highway Organizations TC-3 – Over 190 web-based courses accessible online. Use promotion code: D5X3-B3D9-52CB-4XCX. For instructions on accessing the no-cost training, view the YouTube video: FHWA CLAS AASHTO TC-3.
- Institute of Transportation Engineers – 15 online modules for smaller jurisdictions and tribes.
Visit the TTAP E-Learning page and the TTAP Online Training Library!
2022 – Several new and updated technical assistance, tools, resources, and services have been launched in recent months to provide support for tribal transportation agencies who are looking to articulate active transportation needs in order to secure funds for projects that enhance safer walking and bicycling conditions in their communities.
- National Indian Justice Center & SafeTREC’s Tribal Crash Data Tool
- SafeTREC’s Tribal Road Safety Tools & Resources Information
- Tribal Transportation Safety Assessment Program
CalEPA’s CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Updates: Recognized Tribal Lands
AASHTO Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council – Training Modules
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) finalized an agreement for a project that provides local transportation practitioners access to the AASHTO TC3 (Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council) library.
TC3 is AASHTO’s library of 190 training modules. The courses are divided into the following categories: Materials; Construction; Maintenance; Traffic and Safety; Pavement Preservation; and Employee Development. Courses are developed through a collaboration of national best practices and a network of subject matter experts.
Full details on the California Local Technical Assistance Program website.
Native American Advisory Committee (NAAC)
The Native American Advisory Committee was established in 1996. Its purpose is to ensure that Caltrans management receives direct advice from the Indian community on issues pertaining to all modes of transportation in California. This advisory committee contributes to the Tribal Governments’ ability to take advantage of transportation opportunities and to participate within Caltrans in planning, developing, and implementing transportation projects and services. It offers a chance to further government-to-government working relationship.
The NAAC holds a minimum of four meetings each calendar year. Visit the NAAC website, check for upcoming NAAC meeting dates and times, NAAC Links, and NAAC Application Packet information.
For additional information regarding Tribal Resources, please contact Caltrans.DLA@dot.ca.gov.