The Active Transportation Resource Center provides in-person and online training on a variety of active transportation-related topics using materials developed by subject matter experts and facilitated by seasoned instructors.
Current Courses
Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design – In Person
This course is 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. Through the course, you will explore the tools used to assess and evaluate the suitability of transportation infrastructure for use by all types of bicyclists and pedestrians, learn about California’s commitment to support all modes of transportation, and receive an overview of basic pedestrian and bicycle planning and design standards, guidance, and tools.
Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design – Online
This online, self-paced course is 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.
This course covers the same material as the in-person Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design course.
Active Transportation Special Topics – Online
This is online course includes self-paced modules on special topics within active transportation. The modules provide more in-depth instruction and information about topics not covered in the Active Transportation Resource Center’s Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design training.
Bike and Walk Audits
Through this training, participants learn how to plan and lead a walk or bike audit in their own community; how to identify safety, accessibility, and design challenges impacting walking and biking; and how to turn findings into action by sharing recommendations that support safer, more walkable and bikeable communities. This training is offered online or in person.
California Crossing Guard Training
In this course, participants learn Crossing Guard roles and responsibilities, relevant laws and traffic regulations, and proper crossing techniques. This training program can be used directly by new and continuing Crossing Guards, or as a train-the-trainer course to prepare local programs to have Crossing Guard Trainers who train new and continuing Crossing Guards.
Additional Courses (Available by Request)
The ATRC offers training on additional active transportation-related topics by request. These courses can be presented in-person or virtually and can be customized to your local needs. If you are interested in training on a different topic for your group, please contact us using this form.