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Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School. John Schaefer State Coordinator. Federally Funded Program. SAFETEA – LU (FY 2005 – 2009) Currently in Continuing Resolution Projects must be completed within 2-miles of an eligible school Projects funded under Infrastructure or Noninfrastructure

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Safe Routes to School

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  1. Safe Routes to School John Schaefer State Coordinator

  2. Federally Funded Program • SAFETEA – LU (FY 2005 – 2009) • Currently in Continuing Resolution • Projects must be completed within 2-miles of an eligible school • Projects funded under Infrastructure or Noninfrastructure • Projects are 100% funded

  3. Desired Outcome of SRTS

  4. Project Limitations • 2-miles from eligible school • Eligible schools • Any public or private school that can accept federal grant funds • School must be registered with DESE to receive federal funds • Grades K-8 • Projects cannot begin until Federal obligation of funds

  5. Eligible Grant Recipients • The following groups can receive grants • State government • City government • County government • Regional agencies • Eligible schools • Nonprofit organizations

  6. Funding • To date, Missouri received $15.6 million • Statewide application process • No regional distribution requirements • 70% Infrastructure projects • 10% Noninfrastructure projects • 20% Either infrastructure or noninfrastructure • Projects are 100% funded

  7. What makes a good project • 4-E’s • Engineering • Education • Encouragement • Enforcement • Need for the 5th E • Evaluation

  8. Type of grants • Infrastructure • Planning, design, and construction of projects that improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school. • $250,000 maximum grant • Noninfrastructure • Activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school. • $25,000 maximum grant • Pre-approval is required to exceed $25,000

  9. Map of Missouri projects Counties where an infrastructure (66) or noninfrastructure (88) projects have been awarded.

  10. Noninfrastucture • General types of projects (not comprehensive) • Public awareness campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders • Traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools • Student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and environment • Funding for training, volunteers, and managers of safe routes to school programs

  11. Examples of funded projects • Walking School Bus • Walk to school day events • Incentive items incorporated into grant activities • Walking and Cycling education programs • Media activities incorporated into grant activities • Traffic assessment and education program • Community involved safety planning • Parents, law enforcement, local government, etc… • Law enforcement activities • Mobile speed trailers • Bicycles and helmets for Bike Rodeo • Equipment • Training for any of the requested activities • Many more…

  12. Infrastructure • General types of projects (not comprehensive) • Sidewalk improvements • Traffic calming and speed reduction improvements • Pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements • On-street bicycle facilities • Off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities • Secure bicycle parking facilities • Traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools

  13. Examples of funded projects • Sidewalk construction • Crosswalk signs with flashers • School zone signs with flashers • Construction of separate bus drop-off / pick-up facility • Crosswalk improvements • Speed limit signs with built in radar and a “your speed” message • Sign improvements to meet new FHWA regulations • Traffic signal improvements, including ped-heads • Construction to improve school traffic flow • Construction of a bike lane

  14. Shelbina Separating modes of transportation Before After

  15. City of Willard/Willard School District Enhancement Grant • Sidewalks • Crosswalks • Flashing Speed Indicators

  16. ADA Considerations SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements

  17. Eligible SRTS Projects must account for all pedestrians.

  18. MoDOT Routes • Local Sponsor may request projects along MoDOT Routes • Must meet MoDOT policies • Must obtain permits to do work within MoDOT Right of Way

  19. Grant Management & Eligible Expenses • 49 CFR Part 18 • 49 CFR Part 19 • OMB Circular A-87 • OMB Circular A-122 • OMB Circular A-21 • 48 CFR Part 31

  20. Benefits of SRTS • Physical activity • Children need 60 minutes a day, four days a week • Better academics • Reduces vehicle traffic around schools • Reduces air pollution around schools • Encourages community involvement

  21. How an idea becomes reality

  22. Grant App. Basic Information • Grantee and School Partner • School Enrollment • Problem Identification • Project / Activity Description • Project Evaluation • Activity Cost Estimate • Line item detail • Tie Breaker – project incorporation of 5 E’s

  23. How to apply • Start at MoDOT’s home page • www.modot.org • Follow the ‘Safety’ links to ‘Highway Safety Grants’

  24. Enter the Highway Safety Grant Application page

  25. New Grant Request

  26. Grant Type Selection

  27. Grant Application Home Page

  28. Basic Information

  29. Problem Identification – 35 pts

  30. Goals and Objectives

  31. Save and Proceed

  32. Project Description – 40 pts

  33. Project Evaluation – Tie Breaker

  34. Survey & Tally Sheets

  35. Additional Funding Sources ‘Additional Funding Sources’ is intended to identify other funds that may improve or impact this project. Funding may include Transportation Enhancement funds, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), etc.

  36. Save and Proceed

  37. Supplemental Information

  38. Supplemental Information

  39. Supplemental Information

  40. Supplemental Information

  41. Save and Proceed

  42. Budget – Project Estimate – 25 pts

  43. Adding Budget Items

  44. Completed Budget Page

  45. Affiliates This page will not be complete. The school affiliates will be handled as an attachment.

  46. Attachments

  47. Attachments

  48. Return to Grant App Home Page

  49. View and Print Application

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