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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 ...

Safety Story with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Kristen Leckie chatted with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments. In this edition, Kent Epperson and Peter Williamson from the Traffic Solutions division, and Lauren Bianchi Klemann from Government Affairs & Public Information talk to us about their recent electric bike safety event, the first one ever held in Santa...

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...

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...

Safety Story with Adam Fukushima

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Lisa Peterson chatted with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager in the Public Works Department of the City of San Luis Obispo. In this edition, Fukushima discusses the development of the City's Active Transportation Plan and Climate Action Plan, implementing pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements during the pandemic and at a time of great change, and the importance of making sure a transportation...

Safety Story with Denise Turner

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Kristen Leckie chatted with Denise Turner, Lead Program Manager for the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program. Turner calls out the importance of making it safe, convenient, and fun for children to walk and bike to and from school. Read her Safety Story below!

What is your current role?

I work for the Alameda County Transportation Commission, and my title is Associate...

Safety Story with Nicolay Kreidler

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Kristen Leckie chatted with Nicolay Kreidler, Communications Director at the California Bicycle Coalition. In this edition, Kreidler talks to us about the Coalition’s innovative Quick-Build Guide and its impact since its publication in 2020. Read his Safety Story below!

What is your current role?

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