Active Transportation Program
Active Transportation Program (ATP)
El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 2013) and Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 354, Statutes of 2013), the Active Transportation Program (ATP) was created to fund bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. The ATP combines many federal and state funding streams previously used for bicycle, pedestrian, safety, and other related purposes into one funding stream with broad eligibilities.
To see all projects and programs funded by ATP (State and Regional, Cycles 1-3, including SB 1 Augmentation), check out the SACOG ATP Mapping site
Statewide Competitive Programs Information
April updates on funding programs and new opportunities
Several grant programs have application deadlines early in 2020, some of which have already passed. The 2020 State Funding Opportunities table shows the latest information about upcoming grant programs identified by SACOG staff as available to agencies in the region in 2020. It includes known deadline changes stemming from COVID-19 impacts. (see table)
Statewide Competitive Program Schedule Revisions Workshop
Discuss COVID-19 impacts on April 8, 1:30 - 3:30
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) will hold a workshop on April 8, 1:30 – 3:30, to discuss schedule revisions for statewide competitive programs. The workshop will cover schedule needs and adjustments for the Active Transportation Program, Local Partnership Program, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, and Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (schedule workshop save-the-date).
The CTC will also hold a workshop to inform the development of an interim policy for the timely use of funds on April 8, 9:30 – noon timely use of funds workshop save-the-date.
Statewide 2021 ATP call for projects announced
Applications due June 15
The California Transportation Commission announced the statewide call for Active Transportation Program projects. The statewide ATP will competitively award $220,780,000 to projects and programs increasing biking and walking, with up to $5,000,000 set aside for a quick-build pilot program. The CTC ATP website will have information on the final 2021 ATP Guidelines soon.
Webinar: 2021 ATP competitive funding programs
Learn about the statewide and regional 2021 ATP
Staff will share the proposed evaluation criteria, process, and calendar, and highlight input provided by the SACOG Board of Directors for the Regional Active Transportation Program (view webinar slides). Staff will also review what is expected for the statewide Active Transportation Program. To provide feedback on the Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework and evaluation process, contact Victoria Cacciatore.
Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework Available
Provide input on how SACOG distributes biking and walking funds
Staff is gathering input on the Draft 2021 Regional ATP Policy Framework and evaluation process until March 20.
Regional ATP Funding Recommendation Approved
$11,664,000 towards more biking and walking
The California Transportation Commission awarded $11,664,000 to Sacramento region projects and programs on May 22, 2019, directly reflecting the March 21 recommendation from the SACOG Board of Directors. The cities, counties, and school districts awarded funds may start work as soon as July 2019.
Regional ATP Call for Projects Closed
25 projects submitted requesting $65 million
The Regional ATP call for projects closed at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 31. Project sponsors submitted 25 applications requesting $65.6 million in active transportation projects and programs (final log of applications). The Regional ATP has $11.6 million to competitively award.
Projects will be screened for eligibility, then evaluated and ranked by a multidisciplinary working group this fall. A Regional ATP funding recommendation will be available in late January 2019.
Using Performance Indicators in your State ATP application
Technical Assistance Available
Building on the Project Performance Assessment, staff developed a guide for using performance indicators in State ATP applications. The ATP-related PPA tool is available online, along with examples of how to work the data into your project narrative (Using Performance Indicators to Support Your State ATP Application).
2019 Active Transportation Program FAQs
CTC released the 2019 ATP call for projects in May. Check out the SACOG-compiled FAQs to learn about the program (FAQs as of 5-30-18).
New to ATP?
Flash trainings available online
The Active Transportation Resource Center developed short recorded training modules to help new ATP applicants. (ATP Application Assistance Flash Trainings) The trainings answer questions a new ATP applicant may have:
- What is a Master Agreement and how do I get one?
- How do I use the TIMS mapping tool to talk about project benefits?
- How do I partner with the California Conservation Corps on my project?
ATP Augmentation
The Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (SB 1) makes $100 million available annually for the Active Transportation Program starting in state fiscal year 2017/2018. CTC’s call for projects concluded August 1st; $24.4 million worth of projects in the SACOG region were approved for new funding.
On October 19, 2017, the SACOG Board of Directors approved $5.1 million of Regional ATP Augmentation funds (see project list).