Complete Streets

The 2026 CSSA Peer Exchange Series launches this month!

April 6, 2026

Submitted by Kris Leckie

UC Berkeley SafeTREC is excited to announce our 2026 virtual two-part Peer Exchange series: “Advancing safety through the CSSA.” The series, part of the Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA) program, will feature two former participant communities as they reflect on their experiences with the program – from their initial application to the real-world safety impacts of their comprehensive safety reports.

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Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training (CPBST) Program Workshop Follow-Up Survey Highlights

Kristen Leckie

Elijah Wade

Katherine L. Chen

Jill F. Cooper

2021

The Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program (CPBST) is a joint project of the University of California Berkeley’s Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) and California Walks (Cal Walks). Founded in 2009, the purpose of the CPBST is to: Educate local residents and safety advocates on how to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety; Empower community partners to advocate for safety improvements in their neighborhoods; and Strengthen collaborations with local officials and agency staff to make California neighborhoods safer and more pleansant for walking and...

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Impact of the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training Program: Insights from the 2022 Follow-Up Survey

Aqshems Nichols

Chen, Katherine L.

Jill F. Cooper

2022

The Community Pedestrian Bicycle Safety Training (CPBST) program is a collaborative project between UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) and California Walks (Cal Walks) that seeks to assist communities with three goals:

Identifying and better understanding their local transportation safety needs; Developing and strengthening local partnerships between various stakeholders in their community; and Generating a community-specific action plan for improving the safety of active transportation in their area.

These objectives are pursued through...

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Sites chosen for 2026 Complete Streets Safety Assessments program

March 23, 2026

Submitted by Katherine Chen

UC Berkeley SafeTREC and Fehr & Peers are excited to announce the selection of 16 communities throughout California for our 2026 Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA) program! These sites represent a diverse range of cities, counties, and tribal lands committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and improving mobility for all road users.

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California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

Principles and elements of the Safe System approach to road safety

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

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Applications are open for the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety

February 25, 2026

Submitted by Katherine Chen, Jessica Prasad, and Lisa Peterson

Applications are now open for the California Safe System Institute for Road Safety (Institute)!

The Institute is a Safe System Approach training and technical support program. It aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the Safe System framework, provide collaborative opportunities within the cohort, and create tangible next steps for institutionalizing the SSA in participants’ organizations.

This collaborative initiative is offered in partnership with the Vision Zero Network and...

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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). 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.

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The 2026 CPBSP: Partnering with 11 communities throughout California for safer walking, biking, and rolling

February 18, 2026

Submitted by Kris Leckie

UC Berkeley SafeTREC and California Walks are excited to share the California communities we will partner with this year as part of our 2026 Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program (CPBSP)!

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