What does ATP mean in TRANSPORTATION

The Active Transportation Program is a program designed to support active transportation in California. It encourages people of all ages and abilities to use sustainable transportation modes such as walking, bicycling, or taking public transit. It also provides funding for projects that improve safety and access for cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users of the transportation system.

Yes, the ATP funds bicyclist and pedestrian infrastructure projects such as bike lanes on streets, sidewalks along roadways, crosswalks at intersections, awnings at bus stops or metro stations, and more. These projects aim to make street crossings safer for everyone by providing better visibility of pedestrians or cyclists in traffic as well as improved pathways leading to destinations such as schools or parks.

Local governments such as cities or counties are eligible to apply for funding from the ATP. Nonprofit organizations such as bicycle advocacy groups can also apply if they have an agreement with an eligible local government agency that will serve as their fiscal sponsor.

Projects funded by the ATP must promote one or more of three objectives - safety improvements; increased bicycle trails/lanes/paths; and increased pedestrian trails/sidewalks/paths - while increasing accessibility to jobs and services within their communities.