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
The California Transportation Commission issues a call for projects every two years. Applications for the most recent cycle of the ATP (Cycle 7) were due on June 17, 2024.
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.
Other Resources
- Cycle 7 ATRC Welcome Packet - coming soon
ATP Contacts
For project-specific and call for projects questions, please contact your District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) or your District ATP Coordinator.
Other ATP contacts can be found on the Caltrans ATP website.
