Micromobility

NACTO releases third edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide

January 28, 2025

Cover page of the third edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has released the third version of their Urban Bikeway Design...

New California active transportation laws for 2025

January 9, 2025

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...

Emerging Research & Technology

A note on COVID-19:

In the face of COVID-19, the way people travel has seen various changes. The pandemic will have long-term impacts on transportation choices that governmental agencies and policymakers will need to navigate carefully. Most cities have resumed micromobility services, and some launched new BikeShare programs within the past year. The following resources will continue to be helpful when considering the safety of shared bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters as a mobility option.

This page provides information on emerging micromobility...

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; ...

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

September 5, 2024
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...

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) releases 2023 Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada report

August 20, 2024

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) released the 2023 Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada report(link is external) in July 2024, where monthly and yearly trends in the usage of e-bikes, pedal bikes, and e-scooters were collected and analyzed.

The report finds that shared micromobility options are a popular and growing form of public transportation, especially in major cities, and that...

Statistics & Trends

A note on COVID-19:

In the face of COVID-19, the way people travel has seen various changes. The pandemic will have long-term impacts on transportation choices that governmental agencies and policymakers will need to navigate carefully. Most cities have resumed micromobility services, and some launched new BikeShare programs within the past year. The following resources will continue to be helpful when considering the safety of shared bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters as mobility options.

With the rapid emergence of micromobility, statistics and trends on each...

Micromobility Policies

A note on COVID-19:

In the face of COVID-19, the way people travel has seen various changes. The pandemic will have long-term impacts on transportation choices that governmental agencies and policy makers will need to navigate carefully. Most cities, counties, and regions have resumed micromobility services, and some launched new BikeShare programs within the past year. The following resources will continue to be helpful when considering the safety of shared bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters as a mobility option.

Incorporating...

The Best Complete Streets Policies 2023 Report has arrived!

June 30, 2023

Smart Growth America released their long-awaited Best Completed Streets Policies Report. This new report evaluates and ranks the 157 Complete Streets policies adopted in the U.S. from 2019 to 2022; highlighting national trends and spotlighting the strongest policies and offering real-world examples of how these policies get passed. Also, it spotlights...

New California Laws in 2024

February 6, 2024

California Highway Patrol insignia

The California Highway Patrol released a new set of transportation laws that were signed and went into effect on January 1, 2024.

Check out the selected laws regarding motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians listed below:

Increasing Visibility Around Crosswalks (): Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or parking a vehicle within...