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CTC approves 2025 Active Transportation Program MPO component amid deep budget cuts; 34 projects recommended
Summary
Commission staff recommended and commissioners approved funding 34 Metropolitan Planning Organization projects under the 2025 Active Transportation Program MPO component after the 2024 Budget Act cut $400 million from the ATP, reducing MPO-component funding by over 70 percent.
The California Transportation Commission approved staff’s recommended Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) component of the 2025 Active Transportation Program (ATP), programming $61,344,000 for 34 projects selected through regional competitive processes.
Context and why it matters: The ATP is a four-year program; staff told the commission the 2024 Budget Act reduced ATP resources by $400 million, which cut the MPO component by more than 70 percent compared with initial expectations. Staff recommended prioritizing projects selected through MPO processes and posted recommendations on June 2.
The recommendation: Staff proposed funding 34 projects totaling $61,344,000 across seven MPOs; staff reported combined total project costs of more than $476 million and said 90% of funding benefits disadvantaged communities while 19 projects create Safe Routes to School connections.
Evaluation and partnership: Staff acknowledged MPO and Caltrans local-assistance participation in evaluation and thanked MPO staff for partnership. The recommendation reflected consistency with ATP guidelines and regional guidelines and included projects emphasizing pedestrian and bicycle safety, ADA-compliant ramps and multimodal connectivity.
Action taken: Commissioners moved and seconded approval for the MPO component; the motion passed. There was no public comment recorded on the item.
Next steps: Agencies awarded funding will proceed to project development and allocation requests consistent with ATP rules; staff will monitor timely use of funds and provide guidance as projects proceed through design and construction.
