Active Transportation Program
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California Active Transportation Symposium: Information, Inspiration, Advice
The California Active Transportation Resource Center hosted its second symposium this week "to strengthen our work and make it better"
October 28, 2021
San Gabriel Valley Bike/Ped, Bus, and First-Last Mile Projects to Get $22 Million in 2022-2025
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments plans to award more than $22 million for active transportation, bus improvements, and first/last mile projects. Deadline to apply is October 18.
October 8, 2021
Assemblymember Friedman Announces Funding for L.A. River Bike/Ped Projects
Friedman was one of the electeds leading the charge to turn down $7 billion for green transportation statewide - then went to the press to celebrate $15 million for green transportation in her district
September 30, 2021
California Releases CAPTI: Its Plan to Combine Transportation and Climate Goals
“The climate crisis is upon us," said California State Transportation Agency Secretary David S. Kim
July 15, 2021
Active Transportation Program Can’t Meet Needs on a Shoestring Budget
Any community that successfully navigates the gauntlet that is the ATP application -- a process requiring hundreds of hours of staff and community time -- and earns what is essentially a “B” grade deserves to be funded.
June 3, 2021
Governor Newsom Proposes $500M Bump to Active Transportation
It's not the $2B requested by the CA Transportation Commission and advocates, and it's not even near what he proposes for litter cleanup, but it would help
May 14, 2021
Irwindale Active Transportation Plan Envisions a Safer, More Bike- and Pedestrian-Friendly Future
The city currently has two bike facilities. The new plan proposes adding 39 bicycle projects and 71 pedestrian improvements over the next 10-20 years. The city council is expected to approve the plan this month.
April 19, 2021
Increase Active Transportation Program by $2 BILLION? Yes, Please.
"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."
March 25, 2021
Two Dozen Upcoming L.A. County Walk/Bike Projects Funded
Metro Measure M Active Transportation grants, and CA Transportation Commission Active Transportation Program grants
March 4, 2021
Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 Staff Recommendations Released
Statewide and Small Urban and Rural recommendations made; Trend towards fewer, larger projects continues
February 9, 2021