Finding the Money: Additional Active Transportation Funding Programs

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST

Communities across California rely heavily on state and federal grants to build vital active transportation projects and programs. While funding for these efforts is limited and the demand is high, the benefits of projects that receive funding speak for themselves. Investing in active transportation improves safety, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, enhances public health, reduces congestion, increases accessibility, and so much more!

During this webinar you will hear from representatives of three state programs that support active transportation: one focused on plans, one on education and encouragement, and one that supports infrastructure projects. Additionally, you will learn about a federal funding program, Safe Streets and Roads for All, which will release its last round of funding in 2025. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with the presenters.

Special Guest Presenters:

• Nancy Wolf, Traffic Safety Specialist, Office of Traffic Safety Grant Funding, Office of Traffic Safety
• Kevin Mariant, Chief, Grant Management Branch, Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants Program, Caltrans
• Ella Manashil, Associate Planner, Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Program, California Strategic Growth Council
• Mike Shami, Safety and Operations, Federal Highway Administration, CA Division- Planning and Demonstration Activities, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

Facilitator:

• Marianne Hernandez, ATRC NI Technical Assistance Team, Active Transportation Safety Program, Injury and Violence Prevention Branch, California Department of Public Health