Legislation

Caltrans releases 2024-25 Complete Streets Action Plan

October 22, 2024
Created by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the 2024-25 Complete Streets Action Plan identifies high-priority efforts to implement complete streets projects in the next two calendar years.

Cover page for the 2024-25 Complete Streets Action Plan

Cover page of 2024-25 Complete Streets Action Plan

The California Department of Transportation (...

It’s Officially National Pedestrian Safety Month 2024!

October 9, 2024
Every October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Safety Month.

People walking with text “Watch for People” and “Safer People Keep Friends Safe” overlaid.

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NEW: Updated Funding and Programming Opportunities Page - Deadlines Approaching!

September 5, 2024
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 California Active Transportation Safety Information Pages (CATSIP) acts...

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; ...

Vulnerable Road User Laws and Anti-Harassment Ordinances

What are Vulnerable Road User Laws?

Vulnerable road user laws are commonly adopted at the state level and intend to protect vulnerable road users, including people walking, biking, or rolling, from intentionally or negligently motor vehicle driver behavior resulting in injury or death.

These laws protect anyone using shared roadways that are not protected by the steel frame of an automobile and operate on the principle of general deterrence, where there is an increased penalty for those whose motor vehicle driver behavior leads to death or serious injury of vulnerable road users....

Micromobility Policies

A note on COVID-19:

In the face of COVID-19, the way people travel has seen various changes. The pandemic will have long-term impacts on transportation choices that governmental agencies and policy makers will need to navigate carefully. Most cities, counties, and regions have resumed micromobility services, and some launched new BikeShare programs within the past year. The following resources will continue to be helpful when considering the safety of shared bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters as a mobility option.

Incorporating...

New California Laws in 2024

February 6, 2024

California Highway Patrol insignia

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:

Increasing Visibility Around Crosswalks (): Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or parking a vehicle within...

General Resources

The California Office of Traffic Safety, the California Department of Transportation and the California Department of Public Health are the three California agencies that are most deeply involved in pedestrian and bicycle safety. There are links to various programs and resources that they offer throughout this site.

Additional resources are listed in this section. We have drawn these items from California state agencies...

Register Now: 2024 Safe Streets for All Webinars

March 4, 2024

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 2024 Webinar Series: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants Action Plans Thursday, March 7 | 1:30 pm - 3pm ET

This webinar will...

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

February 22, 2024
The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is open.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal...