2026 local technical assistance program (LTAP). Statewide research, education and training

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $420,000 on March 26, 2026, under the Highway Training & Education Local Technical Assistance 504(b) program (CFDA 20.294) to support the 2026 Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) statewide research, education, and training work plan.

The Institute of Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at North Carolina State University administers the work. North Carolina's LTAP delivers training, technical assistance, and technology transfer to local road agencies throughout the state. LTAP centers provide local road departments with workforce development services, infrastructure management information, safety and security resources, solutions to environmental and capacity issues, technical publications, and training videos and materials. The program enables local agencies to access new technology, information, and training to operate more efficiently and safely.

The award covers calendar year 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, and performance takes place in North Carolina.

Project description

North carolina's 2026 local technical assistance program (LTAP). The 2026 work plan was approved for calendar year 2026 (CY2026). Work is administered by the institute of transportation research and education (ITRE) at north carolina state university (NCSU). North carolina's LTAP helps local agencies across the state TAP into new technology, information, and training so they can operate more efficiently and safely. LTAP centers provide access to training and information. Centers provide local road departments with work force development services, infrastructure management information, resources to enhance safety and security, solutions to environmental, congestion, capacity and other issues, technical publications, and training videos and materials.