In 2013, California created the Active Transportation Program (ATP) with the goal to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation such as walking and biking throughout the state.
The ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SRTS), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. The ATP provides funding to communities throughout California to support infrastructure projects, non-infrastructure projects, and plans.
The goals of the ATP are to:
- Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
- Increase the safety and mobility of nonmotorized users.
- Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009).
- Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
- Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
- Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.
Call for Projects
Refer to the California Transportation Commission ATP website for information about the 2027 ATP (Cycle 8).
Resources for ATP Applicants
Visit the California Transportation Commission ATP website for information on program solicitations, deadlines, and guidelines.
Common ATP Application Tools and Data Sources
Other Resources
Resources for ATP Recipients
Visit the Caltrans ATP website for information implementation procedures, reporting, and guidance.
ATP Project Map
The map below shows the projects that have been funded by the Active Transportation Program. Zoom in to view individual project locations. Click on the project icon to view more details about the project.
Map source: Building California
ATP Contacts
ATP contacts can be found on the Caltrans ATP website.