Pedestrian

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from the US DOT, National Safety Council, and more!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities! Road to Zero Coalition Community Traffic Safety Grants ProgramNational Safety Council logo

Applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant program...

2026 SafeTREC program applications are now open!

November 21, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie

This news item originally appeared on the SafeTREC website.

Apply now for our 2026 programs!

A group of twelve people wearing fluorescent safety vests stand together to discuss roadway conditions and concerns.

The...

Caltrans Policies

What is Caltrans?

Caltrans is the California Department of Transportation and is responsible for providing a safe, sustainable, efficient and integrated transportation system that meets the needs of all roadway users in California.

One of Caltrans' primary goals is to promote health through safe active transportation and reduced air pollution. Explore the policy documents listed below to better understand Caltrans guiding principles for making streets safer for people walking and rolling. Do you know of a Caltrans policy...

Community Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP)

The Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP) was launched by UC Berkeley SafeTREC (SafeTREC) in collaboration with California Walks (Cal Walks) to reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and serious injuries in communities across California. The CPBSP prioritizes working in communities that are at disproportionate risk for road traffic injuries and addressing the safety needs of people who are underserved by traditional transportation resources and planning, e.g., older adults, people with lower incomes, people...

New NCHRP research report on how to improve pedestrian safety at nighttime

October 28, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

Speed Feedback Sign, Stop Sign, Leading Pedestrian Interval, Narrow Roadways, high-visibility sidewalks, crossings, Affording housing near transit or job centers"

This month is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and we are excited to share a new research report from the...

It’s officially National Pedestrian Safety Month 2025!

October 13, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Now that it’s October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month!

Slow to stop in time, slower speeds keep grandmas safe.

Every year in October, NHTSA reminds us of the importance of...

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts

Pedestrian and bicycle counts are often required for transportation models, to determine capacity and to assess the attractiveness of a streetscape to non-motorized users. By counting them, it is possible to demonstrate their significance as road users in allocating resources for improvements. Counts can also serve as benchmarks for evaluations of safety enhancements.

Counts also allow us to fully understand crash data, because they help us better visualize how common crashes are in our research area. Below, you'll find resources on counts for specific regions in California, guides...

The Role of Media and Road Safety

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 39,345 people in the United States died in traffic crashes in 2024. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.

“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road...

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Data by County

To support California counties with Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plans, we have included county-specific pedestrian and bicycle crash data from 2020 - 2024 (SWITRS 2020 - 2024/Provisional 2024 update as of September 23rd, 2025) below.

The following time series, interactive maps and accompanying tables aim to give a brief overview of pedestrian and bicycle crash data on a state and county wide level across California. All visuals and data from tables can be easily downloaded from this page, simply click the icon at the top right of each visual and...

New update: SafeTREC has redesigned the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) website

September 22, 2025
Submitted by Kris Leckie
UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to announce the launch of the redesigned Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) website, including the integration of the Safety Heat Map, easier navigation, and more!

For over 20 years, the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) developed by UC Berkeley SafeTREC has enabled quick, easy and free access to California...