Tell Us About Your ATP Project Delivery Needs
ATP grant recipients are invited to share their project delivery needs via this form. The ATP Project Managers will use this input to prepare topics for an upcoming office hours series focused specifically on ATP project delivery. ATP project implementers are encouraged to bring questions specific to their project, or simply join to learn from the ATP PMs. Keep an eye on future ATRC newsletters for office hours dates and times.
Moving Toward Healthy Aging
What does it take to age well? Healthy food, physical activity, social connection, access to health care, and opportunities to participate in community life all play a role. But there is another factor connecting many of these pieces: the ability to get where we want and need to go. September is National Healthy Aging Month, a timely opportunity to consider the role active transportation plays in supporting health and well-being throughout our lives.
Register Now: Using the CAT Data Portal for ATP Grant Reporting Webinar
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 10-11:30 a.m. UC Berkeley SafeTREC is hosting a training webinar for ATP grant recipients to learn how to use the CAT Data Portal to meet their count data reporting requirements. We will review the entire workflow from loading count data in the portal, retrieving AADPT and AADPT estimates, and entering those values in CalSMART.
Recognizing California & National Pedestrian Safety Months
September marks California Pedestrian Safety Month, followed by National Pedestrian Safety Month in October. Together, these observances highlight the importance of creating safe, accessible places to walk. Walking is a fundamental form of active transportation that supports physical activity, improves community health, and connects people to schools, jobs, transit, and everyday destinations. Despite these benefits, pedestrian fatalities remain a public health concern.
Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – August 20 and September 17, 2026
Were you awarded a Non-Infrastructure (NI) or Plan grant through the Active Transportation Program and have questions? Would you like to apply for an NI or Plan grant and want help? Join the ATRC’s office hours via Zoom where your questions will be addressed one-on-one.
Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, an annual celebration of disability identity and a month dedicated to honoring the contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. Disability Pride Month connects back to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The 2026 Disability Pride Month theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” July is filled with events and opportunities to learn more from people with disabilities, about the challenges they face, and how we can make our communities more inclusive.
Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – July 16 and August 20, 2026
Were you awarded a Non-Infrastructure (NI) or Plan grant through the Active Transportation Program and have questions? Would you like to apply for an NI or Plan grant and want help? Join the ATRC’s office hours via Zoom where your questions will be addressed one-on-one.
Webinar Registration Open: CA MUTCD 2026 Updates: What Agencies Need to Know for Active Transportation
POSTPONED. A new date will be announced shortly.
Join the Active Transportation Resource Center for an overview of key changes in the recently released (January 18, 2026) CA MUTCD 2026. Learn what’s new, why it matters, compliance of existing devices, target compliance dates and how agencies can bring non-compliant devices on existing roadways into compliance with CA MUTCD 2026.
National Annual Event Brings Bike Safety Education & Collaborations to Schools Across California
As National Bike & Roll to School Day wrapped up last month, schools and active transportation partners generated remarkable momentum, registering over 2,500 events nationwide, with California registering the most in the country at 325 events. For active transportation implementers, these annual events can provide valuable opportunities to address the safety needs of students who bike and roll to school.
Advancing Health Equity Through Active Transportation
Research shows that a lack of transportation access is a serious barrier that puts people’s health at risk. Data from the CDC (Ng et al., 2024) indicates that roughly 15 million adults struggle to find reliable transportation for daily needs such as getting to work or the grocery store. Health is impacted by how easily we can move through our neighborhoods. Since mobility options vary across different regions and neighborhoods, benefits and harms are not evenly distributed. The legacy of underinvestment and disinvestment has left many parts of the state without safe, accessible, and equitable travel routes, including options for walking, biking, and accessing public transit, leaving those without access to a car at a major disadvantage.