Complete Streets

Applications now open for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program!

July 19, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting applications for their Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program

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Feedback Needed to Draft Plan to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Berkeley

October 28, 2020
Mary Elghani
City of Berkeley) Help make it safe and convenient for everyone to walk in Berkeley

The City of Berkeley is requesting members of the community to give feedback on a plan https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2022-...

New funding opportunity for active transportation safety from USDOT

May 5, 2023
Submitted by Jarah Crowner
The fiscal year (FY) 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is now open through July 10, 2023. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened applications for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. This program supports communities in the development of a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan) that...

Equitable Active Transportation

As the Safe System Approach is widely adopted, those planning active transportation projects must prioritize integrating equity. At SafeTREC, we integrate equity into all layers of protection within the Safe System Approach as a way to work towards addressing historical disinvestment and institutional biases. Our Equitable Active Transportation page acts as a hub for resources on how planners, community members, and others alike can create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities.

Deadlines approaching: Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from CSGC, SCAG, and more!

March 29, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Check out the funding opportunities below to help reach your active transportation goals! 2023 Go Human Community Hubs SCAG Go Human logo

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has launched their ...

2022 California Active Transportation Bills Go into Effect

February 28, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie

Today we're excited to share a guest news story from SafeTREC's Kristen Leckie, Program & Policy Analyst. This post was originally published on February 27, 2023.

With the start of the new year, California saw a number of active transportation bills go into effect. You can find out what bills are now live below!

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Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from AARP, America Walks, and more!

February 3, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Check out the funding opportunities below to help reach your active transportation goals! AARP Community Challenge Grants...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities from the Office of Traffic Safety and Road to Zero in the new year!

December 8, 2022
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
As you head into the new year, take advantage of these funding opportunities to advance safe, active travel in California! Office of Traffic Safety Federal Fiscal Year 2024 OTS Logo

The Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is the state’s lead traffic...

Apply for a Complete Streets Safety Assessment in your community

December 6, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

The UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) is offering free Complete Streets Safety Assessments (CSSAs) to 16 California communities, including cities, counties, and school campuses with a population of over 2,500 people. CSSAs are comprehensive transportation safety assessments that focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety. They help local agencies identify and implement traffic safety solutions that lead to improved safety for all users of...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities from USDOT, BICI & Caltrans to support safe, active travel in California

November 2, 2022
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Explore our selection of upcoming funding opportunities for advancing safe, active travel in California!

Bicyclists biking on a street with a banner that reads "Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure"

(Photo: Bloomberg Cities Network)

Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure...