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California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) is excited to announce the launch of the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety, a collaborative effort in partnership with the Vision Zero Network and Fehr & Peers. This new initiative is funded by the California Office of Traffic...

Complete Streets Safety Assessments

Complete Streets Safety Assessments (CSSA)

SafeTREC is offering Complete Streets Safety Assessments (CSSA), which are free and available to California City, County, or Tribal implementing agencies (e.g., public works or transportation departments) as well as public universities. The CSSA is a comprehensive transportation safety assessment that focuses on pedestrian and bicycle safety. By participating, your community will gain expert insights into designing and implementing traffic safety solutions that protect all road users....

Deadline extended! Apply now for a Complete Streets Safety Assessment by January 30th

January 22, 2026
Apply by January 30th to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in your community!

Students in crosswalk in front of Branham High School

Deadline extended! Apply now for the UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC)...

2026 SafeTREC program applications are now open!

November 21, 2025
Apply now for our 2026 programs!

A group of twelve people wearing fluorescent safety vests stand together to discuss roadway conditions and concerns.

The UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) is excited to announce applications are now being accepted for...

Get inspired for Pedestrian Safety Month and explore the latest reports from our Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program!

October 2, 2025
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month! Get inspired to advance safer walking for all in your community and explore the final reports from our Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP). This year, we partnered with 13 communities to help advance their pedestrian and bicycle safety goals.

Since 2009, the Program has conducted 155 pedestrian and bicycle safety trainings throughout California....

NEW: Updated Safe System Approach Toolkit

July 8, 2025
UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to share an update and refresh to our Safe System Approach toolkit, including new strategies, easier navigation, and more!

Covers of the English and Spanish versions of the Safe System Toolkit

Our toolkit, ...

Explore our latest CPBST reports!

August 3, 2023

As the summer rolls on, our Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program (CPBST) continues to work with communities across the state of California to advance their pedestrian and bicycle safety goals. In 2023, the CPBST program is partnering with 7 new communities to:

review pedestrian and bicycle crash data and safety strategies;

facilitate a walking and biking assessment;

strategize with participants to define specific community pedestrian...

Registration open for 6/24 CSSA peer exchange - "Beyond city limits: Advancing safety through the CSSA – Lessons from Contra Costa County and CSU San Marcos"

June 6, 2025

UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to announce the final part of our 2025 online peer exchange series as part of the Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA) program. This two-part webinar series aims to support agencies and communities working to advance safer walking and biking throughout California.

Registration is now open for the second session on June 24, where former CSSA participants will share the best...