Funding Sources for Bike Projects

There are many funding sources for bike and pedestrian projects. Most of these require a jurisdiction (city or county) to apply.

By County:

For cities in San Mateo County:

• San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA)

  • Measure W & A bike/ed projects and planning/programs

• City and County Association of Governments (CCAG)

  • Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian Bicycle Program (TDA 3)

  • Measure M (local roads and Safe Routes to Schools)

• Commute.org

  • Bicycle Parking Reimbursement Program

For cities in Santa Clara County:

• Valley Transportation Authority (VTA):

  • Measure B bike/ped

  • VTA’s bicycle expenditure program

For regional funding available for the Bay Area:

• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

  • One Bay Area Grant program (OBAG)

  • Fund management system

    • Use this link to search for funding details on specific transportation projects

  • Active Transportation Program (ATP)

• Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)

  • Funding opportunities for public agencies

  • Transportation for Clean Air Fund

For additional state and federal funding sources, see here:

• CalBike

• https://www.cleanmobilityoptions.org/basics/

For even more funding programs that include active transportation elements see the California Local Technical Assistance Program’s website and its spreadsheet of sources.