Dive Brief:

• In California, a state law enacted last fall means the state Department of Transportation is looking for "active transportation" projects on which it can spend a total of $360 million over the next three years.
• The law requires the money to go to projects that make walking or bicycling safer and easier, aiming to cut the number of car trips that way.
• Project proponents have until May 21 to get projects into the pool, and the state will announce selections in August and November.

Dive Insight:

The Active Transportation Program in California is the biggest in the nation. The call for proposals is an opportunity for contractors with expertise in bike/walk projects to team with proponents. 40% of the money is earmarked for urban planning organizations and 10% for small towns, with the rest at the state's discretion.