"A decade ago, Caltrans was still referred to as the State Highway Department, concerned most of all with moving cars along. That mindset hasn't disappeared yet, but it is eroding at the edges."
"Caltrans adopted its first Complete Streets policy in 2008 - and that early version was pretty weak. It said that Caltrans would 'consider' adding safer infrastructure when it did repairs on the existing highway system."
"During the same span of years, Caltrans created a sustainability program and set goals to shift travel towards bikes and walking (2015). In 2008, said Ward-Waller, there was one 'bike guy' at Caltrans headquarters, and one woman working on Safe Routes to Schools."
The California Bicycle Coalition's Bike Summit highlighted Senate Bill 960, which mandates Caltrans to incorporate safe infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians during highway maintenance. Many city streets in California are state highways, making this legislation crucial for urban safety. Jeanie Ward-Waller discussed the slow but significant progress in road safety, noting Caltrans' evolution from a car-centric focus to a more inclusive approach. Since adopting its first Complete Streets policy in 2008, Caltrans has made strides in promoting biking and walking, with a growing team dedicated to these initiatives.
Read at Streetsblog California
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