Health on the Move: Extreme Heat Challenges and Active Transportation
Even though summer is ending, many Californians know that the heat doesn’t always fade with the season. The fall can still bring unseasonably hot days, and these conditions continue to affect how people move through their communities. A recent study found that extreme heat is reshaping daily routines and travel patterns across the country, often discouraging active modes of transport. For many vulnerable populations, particularly those in communities suffering from historical underinvestment, travel options are limited. These populations can remain exposed to dangerous heat while traveling on foot, by bike, or waiting for transit, underscoring equity gaps in how different communities experience climate change.
Register for the Livestream – 2025 California Active Transportation Program Symposium
In-person tickets for the 2025 California Active Transportation Program Symposium are sold out, but we invite you to join us virtually! We are pleased to announce that the following sessions will be livestreamed and recorded for future viewing. There is no cost to attend these sessions virtually.
Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – September 18, October 16, and November 20, 2025
If you have questions regarding the Active Transportation Program, non-infrastructure (NI) and plans project type, or your project, please join the ATRC’s office hours via Zoom where your questions will be addressed one-on-one. Possible topics include implementation, resources, reporting questions, NI program evaluation, and more.
Register for the ATP Reporting Training/Webinar
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
The Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) invites local agencies with ATP-funded projects to attend an upcoming training webinar. This webinar will help agencies better understand their reporting responsibilities and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Webinar Registration Open: Using Health Data to Strengthen Your Active Transportation Program Application
August 27, 2025, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
The ATRC invites you to its next webinar to learn about two California health databases that can be used to demonstrate need and provide additional context when applying for the Active Transportation Program. The speakers will demonstrate how to use the Healthy Places Index and Epi Center databases.
Register for the ATP Cycle 7 Next Steps Workshop
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
This workshop hosted by the Caltrans ATP Team will outline the next steps for the Cycle 7 awarded agency to begin their project.
CTC Awards $67.481M in Funds in the ATP MPO Component
On May 15 and June 27, 2025, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) awarded funds to 37 projects for a total of $67.481 million in the Cycle 7 metropolitan planning organization (MPO) component of the Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Health on the Move: Why Words Matter on Our Roads
When we call a crash an “accident,” we’re telling a story- that the event was random and simply just bad luck. But that story is wrong. It’s time we told a different story, one that is more accurate and focused on prevention.
Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – July 24 and August 21, 2025
If you have questions regarding the Active Transportation Program, non-infrastructure (NI) and plans project type, or your project, please join the ATRC’s office hours via Zoom where your questions will be addressed one-on-one. Possible topics include implementation, resources, reporting questions, NI program evaluation, and more.
Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – June 26 and July 24, 2025
If you have questions regarding the Active Transportation Program, non-infrastructure (NI) and plans project type, or your project, please join the ATRC’s office hours via Webex. Possible topics include implementation, resources, reporting questions, NI program evaluation, and more.