Active Transportation Program (ATP)
The Active Transportation Program was created by Senate Bill 99 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.
The Active Transportation Program consolidated various transportation programs into a single program and was originally funded at about $123 million a year from a combination of state and federal funds. The goals of the ATP include, but are not limited to, increasing the proportion of trips accomplished by walking and biking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhancing public health, and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of users including disadvantaged communities.
In 2017, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1, also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act. SB 1 directs $100 million annually from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account to the ATP, significantly augmenting the available funding for this popular program.
Program Benefits
Since its inception, the Active Transportation Program has funded over 800 active transportation projects across the state benefiting both urban and rural areas. More than 400 of the funded projects are Safe Routes to Schools projects and programs that encourage a healthy and active lifestyle throughout students' lives. In addition, every cycle has seen more than 85% of funds going towards projects that will benefit disadvantaged communities throughout the state.
While the Active Transportation Program has successfully funded projects across the State, the Program is incredibly oversubscribed and cannot meet all of the State's needs. Therefore, the Commission and Caltrans have developed a list of additional programs that fund active transportation projects and elements to serve as a resource for cities, counties, and agencies looking to fund valuable active transportation projects in their communities.
Active Transportation Resource Center
The Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) is funded by the California Transportation Commission's Active Transportation Program. The ATRC utilizes a combination of subject matter experts from state agencies, universities, and consultants to provide active transportation trainings, tools, and technical assistance for current and potential ATP applicants. The ATRC also provides resources for infrastructure and non-infrastructure ATP projects.
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Engagement Activities
- Site Visits
The site visit registration was made available in September 2025 through March 13, 2026, and quickly exceeded the dedicated Tuesday and Thursday availabilities Commission staff had committed to. Due to the high volume of requests, virtual site visits are fully booked.
- Submittable Workshop
- March 25, 2026
- 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Save the Date (PDF)
Branch Workshop
- The California Transportation Commission’s ATP staff held three virtual regional Branch workshops on February 9th, February 23rd, and February 25th for Northern, Central, and Southern California agencies. These workshops focused on providing program education and technical assistance on the ATP applications. Each workshop covered the same materials and were not recorded.
- Branch Workshop Presentation
Central Workshops
| Workshop Focus | Date & Time | Location | Workshop Materials |
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| Kick-Off |
August 21, 2025 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Virtual |
Save the Date Agenda Presentation Action Items |
| Guidelines |
September 4, 2025 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Virtual | |
| Guidelines |
September 17, 2025 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Virtual |
Save The Date Agenda Recording Presentation Action Items |
| Guidelines |
October 1, 2025 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
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| Guidelines |
October 16, 2025 9:00am – 11:00am |
678 W 18th Street Merced, CA 95340 |
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November 19, 2025 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
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PSR Equivalency |
December 4, 2025 9:00am – 11:00am |
Riverside, CA |
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| Guidelines |
December 10, 2025 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Virtual | |
| Applications |
January 14, 2026 9:30am – 12:30pm |
Virtual |
Recording |
| Scoring Rubrics |
February 5, 2026 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
Virtual |
Final Adopted Program
- 2025 MPO Component (PDF) - Adopted June 27, 2025
- Amended 2025 ATP Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components (PDF) - Amended June 27, 2025
- 2025 ATP Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components (PDF) - Adopted December 5, 2024
2025 Active Transportation Program Staff Recommendations
- 2025 Active Transportation Program Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Staff Recommendations (pdf) - November 1, 2024
- 2025 Active Transportation Program Metropolitan Planning Organization Staff Recommendations (pdf) - June 2, 2025
2025 ATP Final Scores
- 2025 Active Transportation Program - All scores, by score (pdf)
- 2025 Active Transportation Program - All scores, by county (pdf)
2025 Active Transportation Program Application Receipt Logs
- 2025 Active Transportation Program Application Receipt Log
- 2025 Active Transportation Program Quick-Build Project Application Receipt Log
2025 ATP – Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Successful Applications (PDF)
2025 ATP – MPO Successful Applications (PDF)
2025 Active Transportation Program Guidelines
- Amended: Addendum to the 2025 Active Transportation Program Guidelines (PDF) - August 16, 2024
- Amended: 2025 Active Transportation Program Fund Estimate (PDF) - August 16, 2024
- Adopted: 2025 Active Transportation Program Guidelines (PDF) - March 22, 2024
- Adopted: 2025 Active Transportation Program Fund Estimate (PDF) - March 22, 2024
2025 Active Transportation Program Application Resources
- 2025 ATP Application Checklist (PDF)
- Large Combination List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Large Infrastructure List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Medium Combination List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Medium Infrastructure List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Small Combination List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Small Infrastructure List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Non-Infrastructure List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Plan List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Quick-Build List of Application Questions (PDF)
- Large Combination List of Application Questions (Word)
- Large Infrastructure List of Application Questions (Word)
- Medium Combination List of Application Questions (Word)
- Medium Infrastructure List of Application Questions (Word)
- Small Combination List of Application Questions (Word)
- Small Infrastructure List of Application Questions (Word)
- Non-Infrastructure List of Application Questions (Word)
- Plan List of Application Questions (Word)
- Quick-Build List of Application Questions (Word)
2025 Active Transportation Program Scoring Rubrics
- 2025 ATP Large Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2025 ATP Medium Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2025 ATP Small Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2025 ATP Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2025 ATP Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2025 ATP Quick-Build Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
Workshop Resources
Submittable Workshop
- Submittable Presentation (PDF)
- Submittable Workshop Recording (PDF)
- Submittable Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Project Study Report Equivalency
- PSR Equivalency Presentation (PDF)
- PSR Equivalency Workshop Recording (PDF)
- Caltrans ATP Cycle 7 Information & Materials (PDF)
2023 ATP Reports
Final Adopted Program
- 2023 ATP Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components (PDF) – Adopted December 7, 2022
- 2023 ATP MPO Component for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (PDF) – Adopted May 18, 2023
- 2023 ATP MPO Component for Nine of Ten Large MPOs (PDF) – Adopted June 28, 2023
2023 Active Transportation Program Staff Recommendations:
- 2023 ATP Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Staff Recommendations (PDF) – October 20, 2022
- 2023 ATP MPO Component Recommendations – Metropolitan Transportation Commission (PDF) – February 28, 2023
- 2023 ATP MPO Component Staff Recommendations – 9 of 10 Large MPOs (PDF) – June 7, 2023
2023 Active Transportation Program Project Profiles:
- City of Dinuba – Building Dinuba’s Active Transportation Future – Infrastructure & Non-Infrastructure Project (PDF)
- City of Los Angeles – Skid Row Connectivity & Safety Project (PDF)
- City of Los Angeles – Western Our Way Walk & Wheel Improvements Project (PDF)
- City of National City – 24th Street Transit Center Connections Project (PDF)
- City of Susanville – Riverside Drive Pedestrian & Bike Trail Project (PDF)
- City of West Sacramento – I Street Bridge Deck Conversion for Active Transportation Project (PDF)
- Calaveras County – San Andreas Pope Street & Safe Routes to School Project (PDF)
- Coachella Valley Association of Governments – Coachella Valley Arts & Music Line Project (PDF)
- Fresno County – Del Rey Sidewalks Project (PDF)
- Modoc County – Surprise Valley School Safety & Community Connectivity Project (PDF)
- Orange County – OC Loop Segment P & Q Project (PDF)
- Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority – Bascom Avenue Complete Street Project (PDF)
- Santa Cruz County – Coastal Rail Trail Segments 10 & 11 Project (PDF)
- Tuolumne County – Groveland Community Connectivity Project (PDF)
2023 ATP Final Scores
- 2023 ATP All Scores – Score Order (PDF) – Updated November 16, 2022
- 2023 ATP All Scores – County Order (PDF) – Updated November 16, 2022
- Applicants who wish to schedule a debrief call or obtain a score sheet should contact Elika Changizi at Elika.Changizi@catc.ca.gov. Please include the Application ID(s) and ATP cycle(s) of the application(s) you are referencing.
2023 Successful ATP Applications (PDF)
2023 Active Transportation Program Application Logs
- 2023 Active Transportation Program Application Log (Caltrans Cycle 6 website)
- Phase II Quick-Build Project Pilot Program Application Log (PDF)
2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines
- Amended: Addendum to the 2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines (PDF) – August 17, 2022
- Amended: 2023 Active Transportation Program Fund Estimate (PDF) – August 17, 2022
- Adopted: 2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines (PDF) – Adopted March 16, 2022
- Adopted: 2023 Active Transportation Program Fund Estimate (PDF)
- To access 2023 ATP application forms and additional resources, visit the Caltrans ATP Cycle 6 Website
2023 Active Transportation Program Scoring Rubrics
- 2023 Large Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2023 Medium Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2023 Small Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2023 Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2023 Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
Project Study Report Equivalency Workshop Materials
- 2023 ATP PSR-Equivalent Workshop Presentation
- Attachment B – Engineer’s Checklist
- Exhibit 25-P
- Exhibit 25-R
- Workshop Recording
2021 ATP Reports
Final Adopted Program
- 2021 ATP Statewide and Small Urban & Rural Components (PDF) – Adopted March 24, 2021
- 2021 ATP Metropolitan Planning Organization Component (PDF) – Adopted June 23, 2021
- 2021 ATP Metropolitan Planning Organization Component: San Joaquin Council of Governments (PDF) – Adopted August 19, 2021
2021 ATP Staff Recommendations
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations Summary (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations Summary – Metropolitan Planning Organization Component (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations - Statewide Component (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations - Small Urban & Rural Component (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations – Metropolitan Planning Organization Component (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations – MPO Component: San Joaquin Council of Governments (PDF)
- 2021 ATP Staff Recommendations - Map of Projects (PDF)
- 2021 ATP – Map of Projects Not Recommended for Funding (PDF)
- Successful applicants with projects that require a Baseline Agreement should consult the SB 1 Accountability & Transparency Guidelines for additional information.
2021 ATP Final Scores
- 2021 ATP All Scores - Score Order (Revised 3/17/2021) (PDF)
- 2021 ATP All Scores - County Order (Revised 3/17/2021) (PDF)
- Applicants who wish to schedule a debrief call or obtain a score sheet should contact Elika Changizi at Elika.Changizi@catc.ca.gov. Please include the Application ID(s) and ATP cycle(s) of the application(s) you are referencing.
2021 Successful ATP Applications (PDF)
Quick-Build Project Pilot Program
- Log of Quick Build Project Pilot Program Applications Received
- 2021 ATP Quick-Build Project Pilot Program Staff Recommendations-Final (PDF)
Final Scoring Rubrics
- 2021 Large Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2021 Medium Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2021 Small Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2021 Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2021 Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
Final Adopted Program Guidelines
- Adopted:2021 Active Transportation Program Guidelines (PDF) - Amended April 29, 2020
- The Commission approved an amendment to the 2021 Active Transportation Program Schedule at the special Commission Meeting on April 29, 2020. The new application
due dates are as follows:
- Project applications deadline (postmark date) – Quick-Build Projects – July 15, 2020
- Project applications deadline (postmark date) – All Other Project Types – September 15, 2020
- Final Adopted 2021 ATP Fund Estimate (PDF) - March 25, 2020
- To access the 2021 ATP Applications and more, visit the Caltrans ATP Cycle 5 Website.
The following are available upon request:
- MPO Regional Guidelines
Project Study Report Equivalency Workshop Materials
Final Adopted Programs
- 2019 ATP Statewide Component (PDF) - Revised – Adopted January 30, 2019
- 2019 ATP Small Urban & Rural Component (PDF) - Revised – Adopted January 30, 2019
- 2019 ATP Metropolitan Planning Organization Component (PDF) - Adopted May 15, 2019
2019 ATP Final Scores
2019 Successful ATP Applications (PDF)
Final Adopted Program Guidelines:
- 2019 ATP Guidelines and Adopting Resolution G-17-32 (PDF) - May 16, 2018
- Hearing on the 2019 ATP Guidelines (PDF) - May 16, 2018
2019 ATP Annual Distributions by Component (PDF) - December 28, 2018
Final Adopted 2019 ATP Fund Estimate (PDF) - May 16, 2018
Scoring Rubrics
- 2019 Plan Project Application Scoring Rubric Plan (PDF)
- 2019 Large Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2019 Medium Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2019 Small Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
- 2019 Non-Infrastructure Project Application Scoring Rubric (PDF)
2019 ATP - California Conservation Corps
- 2019 Final List of Projects (PDF) - June 2019
- 2019 Substitution List (PDF) - June 2019
- 2019 Log of All Applications Received (PDF)
The following are available upon request:
- MPO Regional Guidelines
- Regional Disadvantaged Communities Definitions
2017 ATP - Cycle 3
- Cycle 3 Final Program of Projects - MPO Component (PDF)
- Cycle 3 Final Program of Projects - Statewide Component (PDF)
- Cycle 3 Final Program of Projects - Small Urban and Rural Component (PDF)
- 2017 ATP Fund Estimate (PDF) - May 18, 2016
- 2017 Successful Project Applications
- 2017 Cycle 3 Log of All Applications Received (PDF)
2017 ATP - SB 1 Augmentation
- 2017 ATP Augmentation Fund Estimate (PDF)
- Final Adopted 2017 ATP Augmentation – MPO Component- (PDF) December 5, 2017 & January 31, 2018
- Final Adopted 2017 ATP Augmentation - Statewide Component (PDF) - October 18, 2017
- Final Adopted 2017 ATP Augmentation Small Urban & Rural Component (PDF) - October 18, 2017
- 2017 ATP Augmentation - Log of All Applications Received (PDF) - August 22, 2017
- 2017 ATP Augmentation Successful Applications (PDF)
2017 ATP - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
- Guidelines for Use of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds in the 2017 ATP (PDF) - October 28, 2016
- 2017 Final Adopted Project List (PDF) - August 16, 2017
2017 ATP - California Conservation Corps
- 2025 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
- 2023 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
- 2022 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
- 2021 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
- 2020 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
- 2019 Active Transportation Program Status Report (PDF)
2025 Active Transportation Symposium
- Speaker Information
- Day 1 – Welcome Remarks
- Day 1 – Keynote: Rachel Carpenter, Safety and the Safe Systems Approach
- Day 1 – Plenary: Climate and Resiliency – Active Transportation’s Role
- Day 2 – Keynote: Dr. Adonia Lugo, The Future of Active Transportation and Funding in California
- Day 2 – Plenary: Engagement – Cross-Agency Lessons in Active Transportation
2021 Active Transportation Symposium
- Speaker Information
- Day 1 – Building Strong Community Partnerships
- Day 1 – Short Term Project, Long Term Impact
- Day 2 – Strategic Improvements: Implementing Quick, Safe and Affordable Solutions
- Day 2 – Keys to Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- Day 3 – Exploring Bicycle Highways to Transform Mobility
- Day 3 – Connecting Places: Implementing Access to Transit
- Keynote – Angie Schmitt: The Pedestrian Safety Crisis in the U.S.
2019 Active Transportation Symposium
- Policy on User Counts (PDF) - May 18, 2022
- Senate Bill 1 Baseline Agreement Template (PDF) (Template functionality works best using Adobe Acrobat Reader DC)
- Policy on ATP Scope Amendments and Allocation Advancements (PDF) - August 18, 2016
- Amended ATP Policy and Amendments and Advances (PDF) - December 8, 2016
- Interim Count Guidance (PDF)
- Funding Programs that Fund Active Transportation Projects (PDF)
- Federal-Aid Project Funding Guidelines (PDF)
Contact Information
Anja Aulenbacher
Associate Deputy Director
California Transportation Commission
Email: Anja.Aulenbacher@catc.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 291-4421
Elika Changizi
Assistant Deputy Director
California Transportation Commission
Email: Elika.Changizi@catc.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 654-4245
Rebecca Light
Assistant Deputy Director
California Transportation Commission
Email: Rebecca.Light@catc.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 291-8536
