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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
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