Active Transportation Program
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Memo to Buttigieg: USDOT Needs an Active Transportation Administration
Giving people who walk and roll a voice in Washington is a crucial tool in the fight to change the federal structures that underlie our car-only transportation landscape.
January 21, 2021
California Transportation Commission Recommends More Money for Active Transportation Program
Annual report outlines $22B in 2020 investments, offers legislative recommendations including increase for ATP
December 16, 2020
Ojai Readies a Protected Bike Lane Demonstration on a State Highway
"Quick-build" methods, while still new, are seeing a lot of interest in California and elsewhere.
November 13, 2020
Active Transportation Program Quick-Build Project Recommendations Released
Eight projects recommended; CTC to decide on final list in October
September 16, 2020
California Doing Okay, Not Bad, on Walkability – But It’s a Low Bar
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.
September 11, 2020
Caltrans Updates Plan to Support Biking, Walking, and Transit
Caltrans publicly commits to prioritizing actions that identify, evaluate, and fund active transportation projects
July 8, 2020
Active Transportation Program Seeks Evaluators for Next Funding Round
Interested parties should put their name in the hat by July 13.
July 2, 2020
How to Get Bike Lanes, Sidewalks, Crosswalks into Caltrans Projects in Your Town
CTC workshop will discuss the 2022 SHOPP process and gather input on how to best engage advocates, planners, and district staff.
May 21, 2020
CTC: Active Transportation Program Application Deadlines Delayed, More Actions
Three months' delay for 2021 program. Exception for quick-build pilot, which will delay deadlines for one month. Other transportation funding deadlines also delayed
April 30, 2020
Assistance for Active Transportation Program Applicants
Webinar will cover "How to Write a Compelling Needs Statement"
March 31, 2020