Active Streets

Program Overview

The Active Streets program provides funding for community-based organizations to conduct outreach and programming, install art, monitor Active Streets-related infrastructure and provide community feedback to DPW. Awarded organizations received up to $10,000 in funding during their two-years in the program. 

Program Goals

• Slow motorists to create space for people to walk, bike, and be active
• Build trust with residents by partnering with community organizations
• Improve health outcomes for residents through increased physical activity
• Address reckless driving on neighborhood streets
• Respond quickly to traffic safety concerns using low-cost infrastructure
• Use art to reimagine streets
   

2023-24 Organizations

The 2023-24 Active Streets program is underway! In the first year, participating organizations held programming and installed temporary traffic calming measures to activate the street. In 2024, we’ll install semi-permanent or permanent traffic calming infrastructure for all grantees. 

1. Dominican Center for Women: N. 26th St. from W. Locust St. to W. Burleigh St.
2. Sherman Park Community Association: N. Grant Blvd. from W. Locust St. to W. North Ave.
3. Layton Boulevard West Neighbors: W. Pierce St. from S. 21st St. to S. 26th St.

Applications for the 2025-26 Active Streets cohort will open in 2024. Organizations considering applying can view the 2023-24 Application Document and Information Session and Recording. 

Previous Active Streets Cohorts 

• Active Streets 2020
• Active Streets 2021-22
• Active Streets Phase 2: Galena Active Street