Bicycle

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 January 6th, 2025) 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...

New California active transportation laws for 2025

January 9, 2025
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

The California Highway Patrol has released a set of public safety laws that are set to be effective as of January 1, 2025, unless noted otherwise. The following list comprises laws relating to motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and automated vehicles:

"Daylighting" law

AB 413 prohibits vehicles from stopping or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk, or within 15 feet of any...

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...

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...

California Bicycle Friendly Communities

The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle-Friendly America program provides resources, hands-on assistance and a roadmap for states, communities, businesses and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people and it recognizes those doing it well.

The Bicycle Friendly State (BFS) program promotes awareness, best practices, and action by state Departments of Transportation and state legislatures. It...

California Air Resources Board launches statewide e-bike voucher project

December 19, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

The California E-bike Incentive Project, funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), launched on December 18 to provide eligible Californians up to $2,000 towards the purchase of a new e-bike.

The California E-bike Incentive Project launched in partnership with over 20 community-based organizations that will do outreach and provide application assistance. Applicants are...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from the US DOT, National Safety Council, and more!

December 6, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities! Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation Program (PROTECT)...

Cycle 7 staff recommendations and final scores of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) now available

December 4, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

A person rides a bicycle on the street.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has recently posted staff recommendations for funded projects for Cycle 7 of the Active Transportation Program (ATP)...

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; ...

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...