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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 ...

September 2023 is Pedestrian Safety Month in California!

September 6, 2023
Submitted by Kristen 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 Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes...

Explore these upcoming funding opportunities and resources from the US DOT, Caltrans, and more!

April 10, 2024
Submitted by Kris Leckie
Looking for funding opportunities for active transportation projects? Look below for the latest funding opportunities! Active Transportation Program (Cycle 7)Caltrans logo

Caltrans has officially launched the seventh cycle of their ...

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

February 22, 2024
Submitted by Jarah Crowner
The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is open.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal...

2024 Go Human Community Streets Grant Program Now Open!

January 16, 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) Go Human Community Streets Grant Program!

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Explore these upcoming funding opportunities from Caltrans, League of American Bicyclists, and CA Office of Traffic Safety

November 22, 2023
Submitted by Lisa Peterson
Check out the funding opportunities below to help reach your active transportation goals! Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants Caltrans logo

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25...

It’s Time to Celebrate National Walk and Roll to School Day!

October 3, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Join the 27th annual celebration of #WalkRollToSchoolDay all week long!

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and throughout the month, communities across the U.S. will be celebrating and holding events to support safe walking, biking, and rolling to school. October 4th is International Walk and Roll to School Day, and many schools and organizations across California will be holding activities to encourage safer routes to school that day and all week long. 264...

2023 Community Change and Thriving Communities Grant Applications Are Now Open!

September 25, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie

Looking for funding opportunities to support active transportation projects in your community? See below for two opportunities from America Walks and the U.S. Department of Transportation!

Community Change Grants open September 18."

Earlier this week, America Walks launched their...

CHP Unveils Their New E-Bike Safety Training Program

September 8, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie

A man rides a bike on the beach, with text overlaid that reads "Electrical Bicycle Safety and Training."

On January 1, 2023, Assembly Bill 1946 authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner went into effect. This...

PeopleForBikes’ Great Bikes Infrastructure Project

August 25, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
Topographic map of the United States that has multiple colored dots across it to indicate where bike infrastructure projects are and their project status. This past July, PeopleForBikes launched their newest initiative, The Great Bike Infrastructure Project, which hopes to help...