Active Transportation Program NI & Plan Office Hours – October 16 and November 20, 2025
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.
Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design Training – Three Opportunities!
The ATRC is happy to announce three opportunities to attend this free, one-day course intended to introduce active transportation planning and design concepts to planners, engineers, public health practitioners, community-based organizations, and other champions with no or limited experience with the topic.
Registration Open: Bike and Walk Audit Training
The ATRC is offering a free Walk/Bike Audit training at California State University, Long Beach. This two-module training includes a virtual session with classroom instruction and an in-person
session with hands-on fieldwork.
Join National Walk and Roll to School Day on October 8th
Walk and Roll to School Day is an annual event that shines light on the powerful act of walking to school. It’s a day when communities, schools, families, and children come together to celebrate the joys and benefits of walking as a mode of transportation. With a focus on health, safety, community, and the environment, Walk and Roll to School Day encourages students to take a step in the right direction by embracing the many benefits of walking to school.
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
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.
Health on the Move: Benefits of Children Safely Walking & Biking to School
Fall is an especially busy time on our streets with back-to-school bringing many families, including children, onto the roadway network. Traffic volumes increase in residential areas, especially during peak school hours. Increased traffic near schools can often lead to a decline in children walking or biking to school as parents become concerned about safety. This creates a cycle where increased motor vehicle volumes further discourage active commutes.
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.