Pedestrian

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Data by County

To support California counties with Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plans, we have included county-specific pedestrian and bicycle crash data from 2019 - 2023 (SWITRS 2019 - 2023/Provisional 2023 update as of October 15, 2024) below.

The following time series, interactive maps and accompanying tables aim to give a brief overview of pedestrian and bicycle crash data on a state and county wide level across California. All visuals and data from tables can be easily downloaded from this page, simply click the icon at the top right of each visual and select the format of...

Caltrans releases 2024-25 Complete Streets Action Plan

October 22, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo
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 (...

Crash Data Tools and Resources

According to early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in September, 2024, an estimated 18,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, a decrease of 3.2% as compared to the 19,330 fatalities in the first half of 2023. "Reversing the rise in roadway deaths has...

Caltrans Policies

What is Caltrans?

Caltrans is the California Department of Transportation and is responsible for providing a safe, sustainable, efficient and integrated transportation system that meets the needs of all roadway users in California.

One of Caltrans' primary goals is to promote health through safe active transportation and reduced air pollution. Explore the policy documents listed below to better understand Caltrans guiding principles for making streets safer for people walking and rolling. Do you know of a Caltrans policy...

Community Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP)

Launched by the UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) in collaboration with California Walks, the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries incurred by pedestrians and bicyclists in California communities. The CPBSP prioritizes working in communities that are at disproportionate risk for road traffic injuries...

It’s Officially National Pedestrian Safety Month 2024!

October 9, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
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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The Role of Media and Road Safety

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in February 2022, 31,720 people died nationwide in motor vehicle crashes from January 2021 through September 2021. This is roughly a 12% increase from the same time period in 2020, and the highest number...

Safety Story with Mario Anaya

For this installment of Stories from the Field, UC Berkeley SafeTREC’s Karen Nguyen Vo chatted with Mario Anaya, community development director of the City of Tulare. In this installment, he talks to us about his work to improve safety for those who walk, bike, and roll in Tulare, including with the Comunidades Activas y Seguras (CAyS) program. Read his Safety Story below!

Can you describe your current role at the City of Tulare? What drew you to work for the city?

I currently serve as the community development director at the City of Tulare. In...

September 2024 is Pedestrian Safety Month in California!

September 6, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Pedestrian Safety Month is celebrated each September in California and the event is spearheaded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

Each year, OTS and its partners raise awareness about the safety risks pedestrians face on the road and the roles each road user can take to ensure those walking can do so safely and comfortably. Based on data projections from the ...

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

September 5, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
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...