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Prioritizing Safe Speeds: It's Possible!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT | Register for the VZN Webinar

Pedestrian Safety Month is celebrated each September in California and the event is spearheaded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

We’re excited to announce the latest addition to our site is an updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page with new resources and easier navigation for regional, statewide, federal, and outside funding and programming opportunities for active transportation projects and programs. You can find the updated Funding and Programming Opportunities page under our “Resources” tab. 

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) released the 2023 Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada report(link is external) in July 2024, where monthly and yearly trends in the usage of e-bikes, pedal bikes, and e-scooters were collected and analyzed. 

Building Relationships with Community-Based Organizations/Nonprofits to Strengthen your Active Transportation Program Project

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am PT | Register for the ATRC Webinar

Join the Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 for an engaging online discussion on community engagement and public awareness best practices. 

Today we're excited to share a guest news story from SafeTREC's Kris Leckie, Program & Policy Analyst.

Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in Southern California? Apply today for The Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Sustainable Communities Program (SCP)!

Join us as we gear up for National Bike Month the entire month of May! Whether you’re a regular bike commuter or you need to dust off your bike before rolling, we’re highlighting several events throughout the entire month to celebrate. Below you’ll see several opportunities to get out and bike safely anywhere you live, work and play. 

Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities!

Active Transportation Program (Cycle 7)

This year, from April 1-7th, there are several ways to celebrate the important role that equitable, safe and accessible pedestrian safety plays for healthy and thriving communities. Learn more about the opportunities to get involved and support safe spaces to walk for people of all ages and abilities for the events below! 

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released their latest annual spotlight report, "Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2023 Preliminary Data (January-June)", that provides an indepth overview of state and national trends in pedestrian traffic fatalities for the first half of 2023.

Interested in applying for the 2024 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant period? The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) is hosting three informational webinars starting on Thursday to prepare you for the application process. Explore the upcoming sessions below and click to register now!

The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is open.

Funding for Active Transportation: What You Need to Know

The California Highway Patrol released a new set of transportation laws that were signed and went into effect on January 1, 2024. 

Check out the selected laws regarding motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians listed below:

Today we're excited to share a guest news story from SafeTREC's Kris Leckie, Program & Policy Analyst.

Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in Southern California? Apply today for The Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Go Human Community Streets Grant Program!