October 22-23, 2025 at the UC Davis Conference Center
The California Active Transportation Program Symposium is a two-day event co-hosted by the California Transportation Commission and Caltrans with support from the Active Transportation Resource Center. The Symposium brings together local, regional, state, and Tribal governments to learn, share knowledge, and network with other agency staff, planners, engineers, public health professionals, and active transportation champions implementing active transportation projects. This two-day event will include inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with partners to further your work. The 2025 event will be the first in-person symposium since 2019, with the 2021 event held virtually.
Early Bird: $50
Standard (starting September 1, 2025): $75
Registration includes:
Access to the keynote and plenary sessions, concurrent breakouts and workshops, light breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch on both days.
Note: Caltrans employees should not register individually through Eventbrite at this time. Please email Ali Doerr Westbrook ([email protected]) with your interest.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
Preliminary Schedule
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Optional Pre-Symposium Tours and Training (see Additional Activities tab)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
9:30 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
10:00 am
Opening Keynote
10:45 am
Break
11:00 am
Plenary 1
12:15 pm
Lunch and Poster Session
1:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm
Break
2:45 pm
Breakout Sessions
3:45 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
5:00 pm
End of Day 1
Thursday, October 23, 2025
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Breakout Sessions
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Workshop Sessions
12:15 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm
Plenary 2
3:00 pm
Break
3:20 pm
Closing Keynote
4:10 pm
Closing Remarks
4:30 pm
End of Day 2
Coming soon!
The Symposium team is hosting optional pre-Symposium activities. Sign up for these activities with your Symposium registration through Eventbrite.
Please note that the group sizes for these activities are limited. Approximately two-thirds of the spaces for the pre-Symposium tours and Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design Course will be available during early bird registration and the remaining third will be available starting September 1, 2025. If the activity you are interested in is full, please fill out this form and we will send you a reminder when the remaining spaces open.
Additional details including exact meeting locations will be provided to registrants.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design Course
Presented by UC Davis
Location: Institute of Transportation Studies, 1605 Tilia Street, Davis
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: no cost
This one-day 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.
If you are interested in attending an in-person Introduction to Active Transportation Planning and Design training session, but are unable to attend this one, please provide your contact information here to be notified when more in-person sessions are scheduled.
Davis Bicycle Tour
Led by UC Davis, City of Davis, and Caltrans
Location: City of Davis and UC Davis Campus
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: no cost
Explore the UC Davis campus and the City of Davis by bicycle. You will experience the platinum-level Bicycle Friendly University and Bicycle Friendly Community through on-street and off-street facilities. Learn about current and upcoming initiatives to make biking in Davis even better!
Bring your own bike, or let us know you need to reserve a Spin bike for the tour by choosing the bike rental option through Eventbrite.
Davis Walking Tour
Led by California Walks and City of Davis
Location: UC Davis Campus and City of Davis
Time: 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Cost: $15
Join California Walks for a walking tour on the UC Davis campus and within the City of Davis. Explore the different areas and pedestrian facilities and hear from Davis students and locals about current transportation and future plans.
Rail/Transit Tour
Led by Caltrans
Location: Capitol Corridor, Davis Station to Sacramento Valley Station
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: Participants will be responsible for their own transit fares on the day of the tour. A Capitol Corridor one-way ticket is currently $9.
Join Caltrans staff on a trip on the Capitol Corridor intercity passenger rail service from the Davis Station to the Sacramento Valley Station. At both stations, check out the existing active transportation facilities and first/last mile infrastructure and hear about the planned improvements. The tour will travel from Davis to Sacramento together. Once in Sacramento, the tour leads will provide information on ways to return to Davis at your leisure.
Where is the UC Davis Conference Center?
Transportation
Lodging
Please visit the Conference Center website for driving directions and information about parking, bike parking, and public transportation (train and bus).
Bike rentals are available through the ASUCD Bike Barn.
Spin is the shared micromobility operator in Davis. Download the Spin app to find and use a e-bike or scooter. For more information, visit the UC Davis Spin and City of Davis Spin websites.
Room blocks have been established at the following hotels. Please use the individual links to book your lodging.
University Park Inn and Suites
Rate: $142/night
Book here
Aggie Inn
Rates: Room – $142/night; Cottages (2 available) – $219/night
Book here
Best Western Palm Court Hotel
Rate: $142/night
Book here
Thank you to the 2025 Active Transportation Program Symposium Planning Committee.
Ali Doerr Westbrook, Caltrans
Alicia Ramos, California Department of Public Health
Anja Aulenbacher, California Transportation Commission
Ariana Lopez, County of Orange Public Works
Dillon Fitch-Polse, UC Davis
Elijah Hall, Caltrans
Emma Mallonee, Caltrans
Jaeden Gales, California Transportation Commission
Jeanne LePage, Ecology Action
Jeff Bruchez, UC Davis
Jeffery Rosenhall, California Department of Public Health
Kendra Ramsey, California Bicycle Coalition
Kevin Shin, California Walks
Laurie Waters, California Transportation Commission
Marianne Hernandez, California Department of Public Health
Michael Hutnick, Caltrans
Michelle Lieberman, UC Davis
Pualani Vazquez, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Sarkes Khachek, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
