Pedestrian & Bicycle Program

The Pedestrian / Bicyclist Program (PBP) provides funding to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility and to increase active transportation trips (RCW 47.04.430).

Call for projects is open

Funding proposals are now being accepted for the Pedestrian / Bicyclist Program. The estimated available funding amount is $49,380,000 for the 27-29 biennium. Applications are due April 15, 2026.

Program Guidance: Applicants must review the 27-29 Guidance for PBP Applicants (PDF 1.8MB).
Application Link: Account setup and application. To apply you will need to set up an account (to use for one or more applications). Once at this separate website, click the "Register" button to do your account set-up (provide a first and last name, an email address, and create a password), then choose "More >" for the Program to which you want to apply.
Tribal Consultation: Complete applications require documentation of tribal consultation. The consultation process requires a minimum of 30 days and must be completed before an application can be submitted. This means consultation must be initiated on or before March 15.
State Right of Way: Proposals that involve state rights of way require a joint application with WSDOT. Please reach out to ATDGrants@WSDOT.WA.GOV as soon as possible if this applies to you.
Tribal Lands: Proposals that involve tribal lands require an expression of support from the tribal government.

2027-2029 Scoring Rubrics

Project scoring rubrics are listed below, by project type:

Infrastructure Projects
- Infrastructure Project Scoring Rubric (PDF 126KB)
- Rubric for evaluating active transportation design at crossings (PDF 2.82MB)
Development/Design-Only Projects
- Development/Design-Only Rubric (PDF 93KB)

General resources

The following resources may be helpful when preparing a proposal:

Active Transportation Programs Design Guide (PDF 18.83MB)
AT Programs Quick Build Guide (PDF 3.32MB)
Program Webinars slides and recordings (posted after presentation dates)
- Orientation – 2/17/26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Register (also registers you for second hour of training this day).
- How to Apply – 2/17/26, 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon.
- Design and Evaluation – 2/19/26, 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Register.

Funding sources

The Pedestrian and Bicyclist Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. The program is also supported by the multimodal transportation account-state appropriation.

Award history

Since 2005, the program has awarded $228 million for 267 projects from over $1.02 billion in requests. See the legislative reports below for more information about awarded projects and the program in general.