For this installment of Stories from You, we're excited to feature a story from Jesse Mintz-Roth, Vision Zero Program Manager at San José's Department of Transportation (SJ DOT). SJ DOT noticed an increase in unhoused people dying as pedestrians in traffic fatalities, leading to an in-depth data analysis project of...
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities!Active Transportation Program (Cycle 7)
Caltrans has officially launched the seventh cycle of their ...
School crossing guards play a crucial role in our communities ensuring that students are able to safely travel to and from school. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is now hosting a series of online California School Crossing Guard Training Program training sessions to support local agencies. The trainings will be presented in a “Train-the-Trainer” format and participants will learn Crossing Guard roles and responsibilities, relevant laws and traffic regulations, and proper crossing techniques. Explore the upcoming sessions below....
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 PlansThursday, March 7 | 1:30 pm - 3pm ET
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...
Want to implement lower speed limits in your community? Join SafeTREC, Caltrans, and Rock Miller, PE on Thursday, January 18th at 9:30am PT, SafeTREC to learn how to...
For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Lisa Peterson chatted with Paul Van Dyk, City Traffic Engineer with the City of Long Beach. In this installment, Van Dyk discusses the value of building both an internal and external safety culture, providing tools for practitioners, and ensuring that not only the infrastructure we build but also the programs we offer are accessible and available. Read the Safety Story below!
Lisa: Could share a little bit about your background and what your current role is?