Events

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 (...

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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Participate in Walk and Roll to School Day 2024!

October 8, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo
Walk and Roll to School Day encourages children and their guardians to walk or roll to school and regularly incorporate physical activity into their commute.

October 9, 2024 marks the 28th annual Walk and Roll to School Day! Led by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, children and their guardians are encouraged to walk or roll to school to increase the awareness for the need of walkable...

Participate in a Week Without Driving!

October 2, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo
The Week Without Driving challenge encourages all to not drive for a week and consider how our roads often do not accommodate for nondrivers.

September 30 to October 6, 2024 marks the second year of the national Week Without Driving! Organized by America Walks and Disability Rights Washington, Week Without Driving challenges all who drive cars regularly — including elected officials, public officials...

VZN Webinar 9/10: Prioritizing Safe Speeds: It's Possible!

September 9, 2024
Submitted by Lisa Peterson
Prioritizing Safe Speeds: It's Possible!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT | Register for the VZN Webinar

Join the Vision Zero Network (VZN) on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for an engaging online discussion on what steps your...

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 ...

ATRC Webinar 8/21: Building Relationships with Community-Based Organizations/Nonprofits to Strengthen your Active Transportation Program Project

August 19, 2024
Submitted by Lisa Peterson
Building Relationships with Community-Based Organizations/Nonprofits to Strengthen your Active Transportation Program Project

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am PT | Register for the ATRC Webinar

Join the Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 for an engaging online discussion on community engagement and public awareness best practices.

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Community engagement is a key...

November 19, 2023: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR)

November 13, 2023
Lisa Peterson
Logo for the WDoR in the U.S. with "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the U.S. in black text on two lines, with icons of people traveling via multiple modes

Every third Sunday in November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is held to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway...

Webinar: "I have the data, now what?" A closer look at data collection, collaboration, and planning between community and governmental agencies

May 9, 2022
Submitted by Jarah Crowner
"I have the data, now what?" A closer look at data collection, collaboration, and planning between community and governmental agencies

UC Berkeley SafeTREC hosted a webinar on May 17, "I have the data, now what?" as part of the Street Story program. ...

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month!

October 18, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Every October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites us to celebrate National Pedestrian Month.

NHTSA reminds us that we must work together to create a transportation system that is safe and comfortable for all people of all ages and abilities to walk. The ...