Complete Streets

The Office of Complete Streets (OCS) leads complete streets planning and policy. We engage partners, advocates, and communities to ensure their needs are voiced and met. The work improves linkages between land use planning, community values, transportation planning, decision-making, and transportation project delivery to achieve a more sustainable transportation system.

This involves:

These Active Transportation data sources provide the most updated information and data on statewide Active Transportation efforts.

*Accessibility Assistance: Caltrans makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of this document which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please email Chris Houlemard at chris.houlemard@dot.ca.gov or visit https://dot.ca.gov/request-ada-compliant-documents.

Developing plans and providing guidance on how to improve the linkage between community values, planning and decision-making is an integral part of our office's daily tasks. Below are our most current plans and guidance:

*Accessibility Assistance: Caltrans makes every attempt to ensure our documents are accessible. Due to variances between assistive technologies, there may be portions of this document which are not accessible. Where documents cannot be made accessible, we are committed to providing alternative access to the content. Should you need additional assistance, please email Chris Houlemard at chris.houlemard@dot.ca.gov or visit https://dot.ca.gov/request-ada-compliant-documents.

These policies, directives and orders were created to improve the safety and mobility needs of all system users while working to achieve a sustainable transportation system.

Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders is important piece in making sure we can provide the best tools, resources and training. The resources below were created by working with our stakeholders to expand knowledge and understanding of Active Transportation practices.

Featured Links

Toward and Active California logo

Toward an Active California

State Bike and Pedestrian Plan

Latest Updates

Contacts

Complete Streets

Active Transportation Planning Branch

  • Chris Houlemard, Branch Chief, Active Transportation Planning
  • Naila Sharmeen, Associate Transportation Planner, CAT Plans and CAT Plan Data
  • Ryan Altschuh, Associate Transportation Planner, Complete Streets Elements Toolbox and Smart Mobility Framework (SMF)
  • Juana Parra-Martinez, Associate Transportation Planner, Emphasis Area Guide and Strategic Highway Safety Plans
  • Jan Yonan, Associate Transportation Planner
  • Rafael Sanchez, Associate Transportation Planner