Active Transportation Program
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California Transportation Commission Calls for Applications for Transportation Funding
Deadlines for the Active Transportation, Trade Corridor Enhancement, Local Partnership, and Solutions for Congested Corridors programs are coming up in June and July--pending further developments on COVID
March 26, 2020
UC Berkeley’s SafeTREC Offers Complete Streets Safety Assessments for Cities
Applications due soon for this free program to help cities identify and plan traffic safety improvements
March 19, 2020
Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 May Fund Quick-Build Projects
Quick-build projects make inexpensive changes to fix safety issues, give drivers, walkers, bicyclists, and wheelchairists the opportunity to experience a street design, and allow cities to gather feedback, collect safety data, and make adjustments. But they don't fit well into the state funding process.
March 6, 2020
Senate Transportation Vice-Chair Says Active Transportation Projects Increase Emissions
Spoiler alert: They don't
February 13, 2020
Coming Up: Symposium on How to Make the Best Active Transportation Program
On October 29 - 30, the California Transportation Commission will host a conversation on the ATP. In-person attendance is full, but the event will be televised.
October 25, 2019
Newsom’s Executive Order on Transportation Funding and Climate Goals
For the first time, California's top leader is calling for transportation funding to align with state goals on climate and the environment, and to help people cut back on driving
October 2, 2019
Active Transportation Symposium Announced: October 29-30 in West Sacramento
The California Transportation Commission and Caltrans plan to co-host the first-ever 2-day symposium to share information and network about active transportation issues.
August 23, 2019
High-Speed Rail Mudslinging Continues
Sorry, high-speed rail is not Napoleon invading Russia. We promise.
July 10, 2019
Complete Streets Bill Passes Assembly Transportation Committee
Chair Jim Frazier threatens to derail it if he doesn't see amendments he wants, but votes it out of committee
July 8, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 1
Caltrans already has some Complete Streets policies in place, but it doesn't follow them. That's one reason.
July 2, 2019
