2027 California Active Transportation Program Symposium

Save the Date. California Active Transportation Program Symposium 2027

October 27-28, 2027 at the UC Davis Conference Center

The Active Transportation Program Symposium is 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 from around California to learn, share knowledge, and network with other agency staff, planners, engineers, public health professionals, and active transportation champions developing and implementing active transportation projects. This two-day event includes inspiring speakers, mobile workshops, breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with partners to further work. 

New in 2027 – all sessions (with the exception of the mobile workshops) will be hybrid with opportunities to join virtually. 

Registration

Registration will open in February 2027.

Pricing: 

Early Bird – $60 (through August 31, 2027)

Regular – $90 

Wednesday, October 27, 2027

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Thursday, October 28, 2027

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Keynote Speakers

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Session Panelists and Moderators

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Tuesday, October 26, 2027

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.

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Where is the UC Davis Conference Center?

UC Davis Conference Center building exterior

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.

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