Active Transportation Program (ATP)

The Active Transportation Program (ATP) is aimed at increasing the use of non-motorized modes of transportation including biking and walking throughout California.

Goals of ATP include to increase the utilization of walking and biking, improve the safety of non-motorized modes of travel, support initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases, enhance public health, and provide a broad spectrum of projects that benefit many types of travelers including those in disadvantaged communities. The Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB 1) significantly augments funding available for this popular program.

More details about ATP are available at the California Transportation Commission website.

Maine Avenue and Pacific Avenue Corridor Complete Streets Improvements (Phase II)

This project, located along Maine Avenue and Pacific Avenue corridor in the City of Baldwin Park, adds curb extensions (bulb-outs) to provide safer access and decrease the time it takes a pedestrian to cross the street. The bulb-outs and reduced vehicular lane width will improve pedestrian safety by increasing visibility by motorists. The addition of a bike lane improves bicyclist safety by providing a protected bikeway along the entire corridor.

Prior to this project, conditions included a lack of direct access to ADA accessible curb ramps, requiring pedestrians and disabled individuals to enter a lane of traffic to cross the street.

The project increases accessibility to recreational areas, housing, employment in the Baldwin Park downtown area, regional transportation, and four nearby schools. The new bikeway connects the communities of Baldwin Park, El Monte, South El Monte, and West Covina.