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Item 4FItem 4F Resolution 07-024 Supporting the city’s Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Grant Application About the Safe Routes to School Program The Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program was established in the SAFETEA-LU Federal Transportation Bill of 2005 Program objectives are: Enable and encourage children in grades K-8 to walk and bicycle to school Make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing alternative Facilitate the planning, development and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic. The State (TxDOT) administers the program on behalf of the Federal Government Approximately $40 million is available in this program for local governments in Texas Program Details Projects can be: Infrastructure Projects: Sidewalk improvements, pedestrian crossing, bicycle facilities, traffic calming, and similar projects Projects have to be located within 2 miles of an eligible school (K-8) Maximum of $750,000 per application Non-infrastructure Projects: Education on bicycle and pedestrian safety and health Creation and reproduction of promotional and educational materials SRTS program is a REIMBURSEMENT program for all costs incurred. Recommended Infrastructure Projects Total for infrastructure projects = $280,000 Recommended Non- Infrastructure Project Grand total for all projects = $289,210 Questions/Comments