

Our Story
We are the Hawaii Local Technical Assistance Program, dedicated to enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure through specialized training and workforce development. As a vital component of the national LTAP/TTAP network, we provide technical expertise to our local partners, ensuring that our transportation systems are resilient and sustainable for future generations.
The Hawai'i Local Technical Assistance Program will serve as a main source for enhancing the knowledge, abilities, and competences of the local and state labor force. We will also work to improve the effectiveness, safety, efficiency, and environmental quality of the highway system in Hawaii.
Vision


Mission
To foster an atmosphere that is conducive to learning by creating and providing a wide range of high-quality training, transferring technology, and exchanging information through collaborative partnerships that encourage best practices across the State's transportation network.
Meet Our Team



Guohui Zhang, Ph.D
Rodger Chen, Ph.D
Program Associate Director
Associate Professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Email: rbchen@hawaii.edu