Community Planning
California Walks works to actively connect to and engage communities as leaders of change who drive decision-making processes in genuine ways that are based on their own expertise. We see and treat local communities as legitimate experts in their own lived experiences and operate a number of programs to help them leverage these experience to direct community-based planning processes.
The CPBST program partners with residents, schools, agencies, organizations, local officials, transportation advocates, and other community members across the state to identify walking and biking safety concerns and help improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Comunidades Activas y Seguras (Active and Safe Communities)
The CAyS program uses a tailored, culturally and linguistically appropriate walking and biking safety curriculum to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking communities.
Kern County Education and ENcouragement
Kern County Public Works and California Walks, with funding provided through a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), are partnering with local schools, parents, and community-based organizations to create safer, more connected, and low-stress walking and biking environments in East Bakersfield, Lamont, Oildale, and Maricopa.
walk san jose
Walk San Jose is a project of California Walks that launched in 2017 to locally uphold California Walks’ vision to create safe, just, and inclusive streets and public spaces.
Safe Routes for Cyclists in Kern County’s Disadvantaged Communities
Safe Routes for Cyclists in Kern County’s Disadvantaged Communities project worked to increase active bicycle transportation through an 18-month program that raises confidence in cyclists and improves safety along bike routes.
Stanislaus County Community Champions Program
The Stanislaus County Community Safety Champion Program is an active transportation leadership development and community engagement opportunity for residents within Stanislaus County.
Community Safety Ambassador Training Program
The Ambassador Program is a community engagement and leadership development opportunity working with 20 community members per county to complete a training program to build capacity and improve walking and biking safety.
ATRC Kit of Parts Pilot Program
The purpose of the Kit of Parts Pilot Project was to have communities “pilot” test the Kit of Parts for feasibility and usability.
Walk safe san jose
Walk Safe San José is a pedestrian safety plan to encourage more walking, biking, and taking public transit. This plan focuses on council districts 3, 5, 6, and 7. These districts.