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Lawmakers press administration to restore active transportation funding after prior cuts
Summary
Assembly members and agency witnesses debated cuts to the Active Transportation Program, lawmakers pressed for restoration and asked whether state highway account or federal funds could be used to replenish grants for bike, walk and safe‑routes projects.
Assembly members told the budget subcommittee they expect restoration of money cut from the Active Transportation Program (ATP) after a 2024 reduction left many project applicants unfunded.
The committee discussed ATP as a stand‑alone issue after Secretary Toks Omishakin and Legislative Analyst’s Office staff noted that the governor’s transportation package includes $1.1 billion for active transportation projects, reconnecting communities programs, and climate adaptation. LAO analyst Rachel Ehlers said the transportation budget “maintains the transportation package” but that the state’s multi‑year commitments limit flexibility to shift funds without disrupting locally contracted projects.
Assemblymember Conley, who led the…
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