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 1-4, including SB 1 Augmentation), check out the SACOG ATP Mapping site
Statewide Competitive Programs Information
September 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)
2021 State ATP applications from the SACOG region
24 applications, over $120 million of need
Cities and counties submitted 24 projects to compete in the statewide 2021 Active Transportation Program. The full list of projects and funding requests from the SACOG region is available here.
Regional ATP application available
applications due December 3, 4 p.m.
SACOG will competitively distribute $11,773,000 of Active Transportation Program funding to projects and programs in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties to increase biking and walking. The Regional ATP application and the scoring rubric for evaluating competing projects are now available. Electronic-only applications are due Thursday, December 3, by 4 p.m.
Sample maps for applications
examples from 2019 State ATP awardees
A map can help show the connections your project will make when it is clear and highlights the most important information about the surrounding area. The below examples are from successful 2019 State ATP applications.
SACOG approves Regional ATP Policy Framework
Call for projects will be September 1, 2020
The Transportation Committee, with delegated authority from the SACOG Board of Directors, unanimously approved the Final Regional Active Transportation Program Policy Framework (download here) on May 7. The California Transportation Commission adopted the policy framework at the June 24 CTC meeting. The call for Regional ATP projects will be announced September 1 (see full ATP calendar).
Revised Statewide Competitive Program Schedules
Delays adopted at the April 29 CTC meeting
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted a staff recommendation to delay application due dates for the Active Transportation Program, Local Partnership Program, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, and Trade Corridor Enhancement Program.
Revised Application Due Dates
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.
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).
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?