Pedestrian

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)...

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 (...

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...

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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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 ...

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

September 5, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
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...

Smart Growth America Releases 2024 Dangerous By Design Report

June 26, 2024
Submitted by Karen Nguyen Vo

On May 2024, Smart Growth America released their Dangerous by Design 2024 report, revealing worrying downward trends in the lack of prioritizing pedestrian safety. The report compares the latest federal data in traffic fatalities from 2018 to 2022 to analyze which metropolitan cities, income groups, and racial groups have the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities. Streets in the United States are "dangerous by design" and grow more deadly by the year, Smart Growth...

Explore the newest 2024 CPBSP reports from communities across California!

July 24, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie

Today we're excited to share a guest news story from SafeTREC's Kris Leckie, Program & Policy Analyst.

This year, the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP) is partnering with 8 new communities and 5 previous communities to help advance their pedestrian...

SCAG’s 2024 Sustainable Communities Program is now accepting applications!

July 19, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie

Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in Southern California? Apply today for The Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) Sustainable Communities Program (SCP)!

Earlier this week, SCAG launched their 2024 Sustainable Communities Program to fund...