There is hereby established the Active Transportation Program in the department for the purpose of encouraging increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. It is the intent of the Legislature that the program achieve all of the following goals:
(a)
Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
(b)
Increase safety and mobility for nonmotorized users.
(c)
Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) and Senate
Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statutes of 2009).
(d)
Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
(e)
Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
(f)
Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.