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Technical Assistance Resources

At DOT, “technical assistance” includes programs, processes, and resources that provide targeted support to a community, region, organization, or other beneficiary to help them access and deploy federal funding and build local capacity to develop, design, and deliver transportation plans and projects. 

View and search the table below to find existing technical assistance resources and programs funded or managed by DOT that can provide deeper levels of assistance, technical information, best practices, and training.

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Build America Center
The BAC mobilizes the use of innovative solutions through a knowledge hub. The BAC aims to spur innovation through training and technical assistance. 		Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Resource Center Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Center for Accelerating Innovation
The Center for Accelerating Innovation (CAI) coordinates various programs to accelerate the use of underutilized technologies in the transportation space. 		Local Government, Other, State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Grant, Resource Center Air (airports, aviation, drones), Bicycle, Electric or Autonomous Vehicles, Highway, Intelligent Transportation and Data Systems, Micromobility (bike share, scooters, etc.), Pedestrian, Ports, Railway, Transit
Center for Innovative Finance Support (CIFS)
CIFS provides national leadership in advancing public sector capacity in innovative finance, by providing on-site and virtual training, peer exchanges, and workshops. 		Local Government, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Resource Center, Training, Video/Webinar Highway
Center for Transportation Workforce Development
The Center provides program support and technical assistance for workforce development. 		Contractor, Other, State DOT, U.S. Territory Resource Center Highway
Commercial Driver's License Program Implementation (CDPLI) and High Priority (HP) Grant Resource Guides
FMCSA's guides provide a list of resources for FMCSA CDLPI/HP Grant applicants and award recipients. 		Other Guidance Document, Training Highway
Creating a Skilled and Diverse Workforce for Infrastructure Projects Through Registered Apprenticeships
This fact sheet focuses on action state agencies can take to expand the workforce for installing and maintaining EV chargers. 		State DOT, U.S. Territory Fact Sheet Electric or Autonomous Vehicles
Design Recommendations for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Access Board issues guidelines on building disability-accessible EV charging stations. 		Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Fact Sheet, Guidance Document, Toolkit Electric or Autonomous Vehicles
Every Day Counts 6: Strategic Workforce Development Toolkit
The SWD Toolkit provides tools and resources to identify, train, and place workers in highway construction jobs. 		State DOT, U.S. Territory Toolkit Highway
Federal Railroad Administration Training and Guidance
FRA's training and guidance site provides information on applying to FRA grants, through videos, webinars, and other resources. 		Contractor, Local Government, Other, Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Transit Agency, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Fact Sheet, Guidance Document, Training, Video/Webinar Railway
Federal Railroad Training and Guidance
FRA provides training and technical assistance, as well as information on applying for FRA grants. 		Regional/Metro Planning Orgs (MPO), State DOT, Tribal Government, U.S. Territory Guidance Document, Training, Video/Webinar Railway