Vision Zero

Register now for Pedal Love’s Second Media Training on 12/07!

December 5, 2023
Submitted by Kris Leckie
This upcoming Thursday, December 7th at 11:30am PT, Pedal Love launches their second training in a year-long series on the tools and tips of successful media outreach strategies.

The series, sponsored by It Could Be Me, is open to the public and you don't need to have participated in other classes to attend....

Safety Story with Megan Wier

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Kristen Leckie chatted with Megan Wier, Assistant Director at Oakland’s Department of Transportation (OakDOT). Wier calls out the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and focusing on the needs of the most vulnerable. Read her Safety Story below!

Do you mind telling us about your agency and then about the role you play within that organization?

Since March 2020, I have worked...

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...

November 19, 2023: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR)

November 13, 2023
Lisa Peterson
Logo for the WDoR in the U.S. with "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the U.S. in black text on two lines, with icons of people traveling via multiple modes

Every third Sunday in November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDoR) is held to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway...

Safety Story with Jason Kligier

For this installment of Stories from the Field, Berkeley SafeTREC’s Lisa Peterson chatted with Jason Kligier, Mobility Manager with the City of Santa Monica. In this installment, Kligier discusses the development of the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan, implementing pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements as part of achieving the city's Vision Zero goals, and the importance of data analysis, community engagement, and outreach. Read the Safety Story below!

Can you share with me about your current role with the City of Santa Monica?

I am the Mobility Manager for...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...