Vision Zero

Applications now open for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program!

July 19, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting applications for their Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program

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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 ...

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...

Reconnecting Communities Grant Program now LIVE!

July 8, 2022
Submitted by Kristen Leckie

The US Department of Transportation has launched a new $1 billion dollar discretionary grant program to reconnect communities previously affected by transportation infrastructure like highways and rail lines. The Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program is the first of its kind to designate federal funding to help reconnect communities previously cut off from opportunities by this infrastructure. The Program was made possible by the ...

NEW: Updated Complete Streets Policy Inventory and Resources

April 21, 2022
Submitted by Kristen Leckie

The latest addition to CATSIP is our updated and refreshed Complete Streets page with new resources and Policy Inventory, which now features California policies at the city, regional, and statewide level, as well as links to federal Complete Streets policies. You can find the updated Complete Streets page under...

Explore new Stories from the Field with Dorothy Wong and Ana Lopez!

April 20, 2022
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
New Safety Stories highlight how communities are prioritizing active transportation safety

Explore our newest installments in the Stories From the Field Series to learn how people on the frontline are improving road safety for people who walk, bike and roll in their communities! In the two latest Safety Stories, the SafeTREC team talked with Dorothy “Dot” Wong of ...