Recent Streetsblog CALIFORNIA posts about Active Transportation Program

California Transportation Commission Recommends More Money for Active Transportation Program

By Melanie Curry | Dec 16, 2020 | No Comments

Annual report outlines $22B in 2020 investments, offers legislative recommendations including increase for ATP

This stretch of the Maricopa Highway in Ojai is about to get a quick-build pilot parking protected bike lane. This view is looking back towards town, along the northbound side of the 4-lane road. Image from Google Street View

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Ojai Readies a Protected Bike Lane Demonstration on a State Highway

By Melanie Curry | Nov 13, 2020 | No Comments

"Quick-build" methods, while still new, are seeing a lot of interest in California and elsewhere.

How quick-build projects can help plan and immediately implement safer streets. Image from People For Bikes https://peopleforbikes.org/blog/new-report-a-nine-step-recipe-for-fast-flexible-changes-to-city-streets/

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Active Transportation Program Quick-Build Project Recommendations Released

By Melanie Curry | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments

Eight projects recommended; CTC to decide on final list in October

Safe Routes National Partnership scores all fifty states on their efforts towards being more walkable

California Doing Okay, Not Bad, on Walkability – But It’s a Low Bar

By Melanie Curry | Sep 11, 2020 | No Comments

The scores are based on metrics like whether the states have policies or offer funding in support of walkability, whether they focus on high-need communities, and whether they do anything to support active schools and neighborhoods.

cover of Caltrans Mode Share Action Plan

Caltrans Updates Plan to Support Biking, Walking, and Transit

By Melanie Curry | Jul 8, 2020 | No Comments

Caltrans publicly commits to prioritizing actions that identify, evaluate, and fund active transportation projects