Like SANDAG, the state of California encourages active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking, and has made millions of dollars available for projects around the state. The Active Transportation Program (ATP) was created by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101 in 2013; in 2017, $100 million in additional funds from Senate Bill 1 were added to the program.
ATP’s goals are to increase the proportion of trips accomplished by walking and biking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advance regional efforts to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhance public health, and provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit everyone in the region.
ATP is administered jointly by the California Transportation Commission and Caltrans. Program funding is awarded in two stages, beginning with a statewide competition led by Caltrans, followed by a regional competition led by SANDAG.
ATP has been a major success, having funded more than 800 active transportation projects across the state benefiting both urban and rural areas. More than 400 of the projects are Safe Routes to Schools programs that encourage a healthy and active lifestyle throughout students' lives. More than 85% of all funds go toward projects that benefit disadvantaged communities throughout the state.
California Active Transportation Program
Call for Projects
Cycle 6, 2023
Cycle 5, 2021
Cycle 4, 2019
Cycle 3, 2017
Cycle 2, 2015
Related Pages
Resources
Related Documents
2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines
California Transportation Commission Active Transportation Program
Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) Guidelines
Project Study Report (PSR) Guidelines
SB1 Accountability and Transparency Guidelines
Caltrans ATP Website
ATP General and Technical Information
ATP Project Reporting web page
Rebuilding California website
CTC ATP Website
Safe Routes Partnership Webinar: Writing a Compelling Statement of Need
Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) resources for applicants
California Association of Local Conservation Corps Partnerships
Urban Corps of San Diego County