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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!

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 the U.S.

Explore our newest installments in the Stories From the Field Series to learn how people on the frontline are improving road safety for people who walk, bike and roll in their communities! In our latest Safety Stories, the SafeTREC team talked with Adrian Cardenas with the San Franscisco Bicycle Coalition, Megan Wier with the Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT), and Paul Van Dyk with the City of Long Beach.

Apply Now for a 2025 California OTS Grant

Check out the funding opportunities below to help reach your active transportation goals! 

Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants 

Every October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Month.

Join the 27th annual celebration of #WalkRollToSchoolDay all week long!

Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in your community? See below for two opportunities from America Walks and the U.S. Department of Transportation!

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

Save the Date!

ATP Kick-Off Workshop

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 9am - 12pm PT

San Diego Association of Governments, Board Room

401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101

Condit Elementary School Walking School Bus group photo in Claremont, CA (Photo: Mayor Jed Leano)

What is Equitable Active Transportation?

Centering equity is a critical component of ensuring safe and accessible transportation in all communities and for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes, no matter how they travel, whether that is by car, walking, biking, rolling or taking public transportation (California Office of Traffic Safety).

Explore our newest installment in the Stories From the Field Series to learn how people on the frontline are improving road safety for people who walk, bike and roll in their communities!

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting applications for their Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program