As part of this effort, the FHWA established a nationwide network of RTAP Centers to provide information, advice, and training to local agencies. In 1991, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act expanded program responsibilities to include urban areas and American Indian tribal governments. Centers were expanded to a network of 55 centers serving states, territories, and tribal governments. These centers can provide a wealth of resources on traffic safety and other highway and transportation issues. Center resources include newsletters, training courses, instructor's guides, user manuals, and workshops.
Centers also develop technical assistance programs based on local agencies' needs.
Some use mobile vans to bring training to agency personnel who otherwise would not receive it. Others provide Spanish-language manuals and videos. The T2 Center located at the University of Florida Transportation Research Center provides a good example of what an LTAP Center does. The Florida T2 Center distributes over 32,000 copies of its newsletters each year. The center also holds training workshops, operates a van for mobile trainings, and exhibits and presents at professional meetings and conferences.