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Idaho Safe Routes to School (SR2S)

Idaho Safe Routes to School (SR2S). Purpose of SR2S. Reverse the national trend of fewer children walking or biking to school Alleviate barriers that prevent children from walking and biking to and from school. SR2S Funding Source. SAFETEA-LU, Section 1404 Available funds to Idaho.

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Idaho Safe Routes to School (SR2S)

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  1. Idaho Safe Routes to School (SR2S)

  2. Purpose of SR2S Reverse the national trend of fewer children walking or biking to school Alleviate barriers that prevent children from walking and biking to and from school

  3. SR2S Funding Source • SAFETEA-LU, Section 1404 • Available funds to Idaho $1M Annually [$1.7M this year – combining 2006 and 2007]

  4. Who is Eligible to apply for SR2S Funding? State or local government agencies, Schools, School Districts, Private Schools and Non-profit Organizations

  5. SR2S- Program Features • Projects apply to schools K-8 - within a 2 mile radius of school • Reimbursement program (not a grant) upon completion of project • Projects are funded at 100%, no local match required • Projects must comply with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements

  6. IDAHO SR2S- Funding Criteria as established by the Advisory Committee Infrastructure funds – maximum is $100K per proposal Non-infrastructure funds - maximum is $25K per proposal ______________________________________________________ Infrastructure projects and staffing a state coordinator will account for 70-90% of the available funds Non-infrastructure (education and encouragement) programs are funded at 10-30%

  7. SR2S - Time table April 16 - Applications submitted to ITD May 9 - Advisory Committee reviewed and scored proposals May 17 – Proposed awardees presented to the ITD Board (Shoshone) June 1 – Notify Awardees of funding awards August 1 – Complete and authorize Contracts to proceed with projects All projects to be completed within 1 year following the date of the signed contract

  8. Committee scored Applicants in accordance with their description of the: • Problem(Why aren’t children walking & biking to school?) • Infrastructure Project to resolve the problem • Noninfrastructure Project to educate and encourage Strong partnerships enhance potential for success[ITD Districts, schools, Law Enforcement, PTO’s, Cities/Towns, etc.]

  9. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL • 32 Applicants • 21 Projects Funded 2007 • Infrastructure $1,347,778 • Non-infrastructure $179,527 • 46 Elementary and Middle Schools • 6 ITD Districts Represented

  10. SR2S PROJECT SPONSORS • Ada County Highway District-$78,419 • City of American Falls-$68,645 • City of Ammon-$87,620 • City of Bellevue-$94,494 • City of Dayton-$42,250 • City of Driggs-$89,443 • City of Coeur d’Alene-$101,600 • City of Grace-$7,292

  11. SR2S PROJECT SPONSORS • City of Hailey-$90,595 • City of Ketchum-$104,360 • City of Lewiston-$102,320 • City of Moscow-$113,750 • City of New Plymouth-$87,000 • City of Rockland-$76,000 • City of Salmon-$103,832

  12. SR2S PROJECT SPONSORS • City of Sandpoint-$97,030 • City of Troy-$80,755 • Boise School District/YMCA-$25,000 • Bonneville School District-$5,000 • Wood River Rideshare-$21,900 • Statewide Services-$50,000

  13. SR2S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS • Sidewalks • Striping • Signage • Flashing Lights • Solar Speed Limit Signs

  14. SR2S NON-INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS • Education and Encouragement Programs • Walking School Bus • Bike Rodeo’s • Incentives for children • SR2S school committees • Crossing guard supplies

  15. Hailey Elementary (City of Hailey) Problem: No sidewalks on Elm Street that fronts the school Infrastructure: Add sidewalks to 4 blocks of Elm – this will connect with improvements that the School District is already making this year, making links to the multi-use path and the school Noninfrastructure: Parent materials/workshops Series of public meetings Route Maps Hailey Police – Bike & Pedestrian Safety Info on the Wood River Rideshare website

  16. Lena Whitmore Elementary (City of Moscow) Problem: School is located within a subdivision (built in 60’s) with few sidewalks in the neighborhoods. Infrastructure: Add sidewalks to connect to other existing paths providing a contiguous 8 block route for children to walk or bike to school. Noninfrastructure: Walkability/Bikeability Audit – develop maps International Walk to School Day Kids Safety Fair – Bike Rodeo’s Organize Walking/Bike Trains U of I and Police – walking/biking safety skills

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