Pedestrian

According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. during the 10-year period from 2009 to 2018 has increased by 53% (from 4,109 deaths in 2009 to 6,283 deaths in 2018). At the same time, while walking has become riskier, the number of all other traffic fatalities has increased by only 2%. A new report...

Mark your calendars for an upcoming 2021 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Workshop! The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is hosting a series of workshops throughout the state to provide more information on the ATP Cycle 5 grant application process, procedures and key deadlines. Workshops are available to attend in person or by teleconference. City and tribal governments, local agencies, and the public are encouraged to attend.

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Today we're excited to share a guest blog post by Wendy Ortiz, Community Programs Manager at California Walks (Cal Walks)(link is external), our partners for the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training (CPBST) program. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The purpose of the CPBST program is to train local neighborhood residents and safety...

In-person survey using Street Story in Downtown Oakland (Photo: Caltrans District 4)

Caltrans District 4 wants your input! The D4 team is in the process of identifying and...