Health on the Move: Benefits of Children Safely Walking & Biking to School

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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.

CTC Awards $67.481M in Funds in the ATP MPO Component

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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

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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

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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 – May 28, 2025

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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.

May is Bike Month

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The ATRC wants to remind everyone that May is Bike Month (MIBM)! Here are some ideas you can quickly implement to help people in your community join the fun.