Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design

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.

In-Person

October 21, 2025

Location: UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, 1605 Tilia Street, Davis

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Registration for this session is closed.

December 3, 2025

Location: Health Administration Building, 4065 County Circle Dr., Riverside

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Spaces are limited. Register here by November 21, 2025.

January 28, 2026

Location: Kern Council of Governments – Board Room, 1401 19th Street, Suite 300, Bakersfield

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Spaces are limited. Register here by January 20, 2026.

February 26, 2026

Location: Caltrans District 4, 111 Grand Ave., Oakland

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Spaces are limited. Register here by February 19, 2026.

Please provide your contact information here to be notified when additional in-person trainings are scheduled. 

Online

Self-paced course coming soon!