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Funding and Programming Opportunities

What is the Funding and Programming Opportunities page and how do I navigate it?

The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas:

Regional Opportunities; Statewide Opportunities; Federal Opportunities; ...

Ciclovía Salinas: Monterey County's Open Streets, Oct. 25

October 20, 2015
Come join Ciclovía Salinas on Sunday, October 25 (link is external)to celebrate Monterey County’s Open Streets. The free event temporarily closes Salinas streets to bring communities together to walk, bike, skateboard, wheelchair, and enjoy the streets without cars and other motor vehicles.

July is Park and Recreation Month!

July 1, 2018

Parks and Rec Month

What comes to mind when you hear "Parks and Rec?"

Some immediately think of National Parks, local playgrounds, recreational centers and summer camps. Some think of the hit NBC TV series, Parks and Recreation. But, parks and recreation is so much more than that. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is...

Garden Grove Active Streets Plan: Community Workshop on June 18

June 16, 2016

Help the City of Garden Grove improve bicycling and walking! Garden Grove's Active Streets Draft Plan will be featured at a community workshop booth on Saturday, June 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! In honor of Garden Grove’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration, residents are also invited to downtown Garden Grove, for a free, community-wide celebration

See the flyer below.

Saturday June 18, 2016
4:00 pm – 8:00...

Register Now: 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program webinars

April 14, 2025

Interested in applying for the 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant period? The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) is hosting three upcoming informational webinars to prepare you for the application process. Explore the upcoming sessions below and register today.

The 2025 Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants Implementation Grants
Tuesday, April 15, 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET

This...

May 2026 marks National Bike Month!

May 6, 2026
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. ...

Nominations for 2026 Bay Area Bike Champions are open!

February 23, 2026

The five people honored as the 2025 Bike Champions of The Year stand and smile at the camera, alongside MTC and Bike to Work Day staff.

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

Nominations are now open for the Bay Area Bike Champion of the Year! This award is presented by the Bay...

Walk and Roll to School Day is on October 8, 2025!

October 6, 2025
During Pedestrian Safety Month, Walk and Roll to School Day encourages children and their guardians to incorporate activity into their commute and consider how to make active routes to school safer for all.

Text reads, "Join us October 8! Walk & Roll to School" with an illustration of a sloth and fox walking to school, carrying books and backpacks.

October 8, 2025 marks ...

May marks National Bike Month 2025!

May 1, 2025
National Bike Month 2025 is officially underway! Communities and bike advocacy organizations across America are holding events to encourage biking during the month of May and beyond, as well as sharing resources on how to bike safely — whether you're an experienced cyclist, need a quick refresher, or are considering cycling for the first time.

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