The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals:

• Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
• Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users.
• Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals, pursuant to SB 375 (of 2008) and SB 341 (of 2009).
• Enhance public health.
• Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
• Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.