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Looking for funding to expand access to California State Parks in your community? Apply today to the Parks California 2027 Route to Parks Grant program! 

Applications for Smart Growth America's 2026-2027 Community Connectors program cohort are now open through July 14, 2026! The program helps cities reconnect communities that have been separated or harmed by transportation infrastructure.

Earlier this month, Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition released their Dangerous by Design 2026 report, which ranks all 50 states and the 101 largest metro areas by pedestrian

Looking for opportunities to fund active transportation projects in your community? Caltrans’ 2027 Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program (ATP) is currently taking applications through June 22, 2026. 

The ATP, managed by the California Transportation Commission, was created by Senate Bill 99 to increase modes of active transportation, such as walking and biking, in communities across the state of California.

2026's National Bike Month is officially underway!

During the month of May, communities and bicycle advocacy organizations across America are celebrating National Bike Month and holding events to encourage biking during the month of May and beyond. Whether you’re an experienced bicyclist, need a quick refresher, or are considering bicycling for the first time, we have resources to get you rolling.

Join the National Center for Rural Road Safety on Thursday, April 30, 2026 for the second installment of their Applying the Safe System Approach for Rural mini-conference. 

This post was originally posted on March 23, 2026 on the SafeTREC website.

The Vision Zero Network (VZN) is hosting an upcoming webinar on March 19, 2026 highlighting real results from Vision Zero cities. Learn more below and register for the webinar today.

We Know What Works: Small Steps with Real Results from Vision Zero Cities

Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT

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2025 Bike Champions of the Year with members of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bike to Work Day staff. Photo credit: Joey Kotfocia

The Vision Zero Network (VZN) is hosting an upcoming webinar on February 19, 2026 highlighting Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in practice. Learn more below and register for the webinar today.

Intelligent Speed Assistance in Practice: Pilots, Plans, and Funding Pathways

Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT

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The U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced the launch of their new Rural Road Safety Webinar Series for 2026.

ITE - A Community of Transportation Professionals (ITE) released their latest two Quick Bites this past January: “Synergy Between Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School” and “Estimating the Health Benefits from Active Transportation Projects.”

Explore these four upcoming convenings for active transportation safety, where attendees can connect with transportation safety stakeholders including government agencies, community leaders and advocates, and subject-matter experts.

2026 National Bike Summit

March 24-26, 2026 | MLK Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC

The UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies has released a new research report, "Who's to Blame for E-scooter Collisions?" by Milena Johnson, Master of Urban and Regional Planning Student at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

The Vision Zero Network (VZN) is hosting an upcoming webinar on January 29, 2026 highlighting speed management tools to improve people's safety on the road. Learn more below and register for the webinar here.

This news item originally appeared on the SafeTREC website. 

Apply now for our 2026 programs!