Funding Active Transportation Projects (In-Person)

Instructor: Chris Breiland, Fehr and Peers

When: Wed, Apr 1, 2026 1pm-4:30pm

Where: In-Person, Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee WA

Cost: $100

Description:

Across Washington, there is increased interest in building out a safer and more connected active transportation network, particularly given the explosion of electric mobility devices. However, the current active transportation funding environment is very tight, with inflation eroding local budgets, state dollars spread thin, and a federal administration that is emphasizing driving more than other modes. What are local communities to do when it comes to continuing or amplifying their investments in active transportation? If you would like to increase your knowledge about the dollars and cents of active transportation infrastructure funding, this is the course for you. Our experts will share innovative financing mechanisms and grants that communities across Washington have tapped to specifically generate funding for active transportation, and what it takes from jurisdictions and the advocacy community to bring these resources to bear. You will also learn about potential changes to federal and state funding arising from major funding bills and administrative direction. This session will be interactive and include a group exercise in which we will build a funding package for an active transportation project and learn key elements of grant applications and how community support can help push funding packages toward success. Following the course, join us on a walking tour of some of Wenatchee's excellent active transportation infrastructure and learn from city staff about their process for planning, funding, and building these projects!

Instructor Bio:

Chris Breiland is a Transportation Engineer and Planner with Fehr & Peers and has led more than 20 multimodal transportation plans, safety plans, and corridor studies with communities across the country. Chris is known for his ability to use innovative data, analysis methods, and simple visualizations to explain complex transportation planning issues and bring various stakeholders together around solutions to improve safety, mobility, and access.

For questions about this course please contact us: mail_outline wdi-help@uw.edu.