Section 2380 Of Chapter 8. Active Transportation Program From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 8.
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. There is hereby established the Active Transportation Program
in the department for the purpose of encouraging increased use of
active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. It is the
intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the
following goals:
(a) Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and
walking.
(b) Increase safety and mobility for nonmotorized users.
(c) Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies
to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to
Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate Bill 391
(Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009).
(d) Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood
obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to,
projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
(e) Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the
benefits of the program.
(f) Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of
active transportation users.