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
Increased bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety
Improved childhood health
Increased community involvement
Decreased traffic congestion
Improved air quality
Improved local partnerships

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
Engineering
Education
Encouragement
Enforcement
Need for the 5th E
Evaluation

8. Type of grants Infrastructure Noninfrastructure
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…
The only limitation has been imagination

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. Separating modes of transportation
Shelbina
Separating modes of transportation
Before
After

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

17. SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements
ADA Considerations
SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements

18. Eligible SRTS Projects must account for all pedestrians.

19. 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

20. 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

21. Benefits of SRTS Physical activity Better academics
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

22. How an idea becomes reality

23. 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

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

25. Enter the Highway Safety Grant Application page

26. New Grant Request

27. Grant Type Selection

28. Grant Application Home Page

29. Basic Information

30. Problem Identification – 35 pts

31. Goals and Objectives

32. Save and Proceed

33. Project Description – 40 pts

34. Project Evaluation – Tie Breaker

35. Survey & Tally Sheets

36. 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.

37. Save and Proceed

38. Supplemental Information

39. Supplemental Information

40. Supplemental Information

41. Supplemental Information

42. Save and Proceed

43. Budget – Project Estimate – 25 pts

44. Adding Budget Items

45. Completed Budget Page

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

47. Attachments

48. Attachments

49. Return to Grant App Home Page

50. View and Print Application

51. Edit Check Application

52. Submit Grant

53. Administrative Guidelines
Link to Program Administration Guidelines

54. Projects cannot begin until Federal obligation of funds
Projects are 100% funded
Projects cannot begin until Federal obligation of funds
John Schaefer
Safe Routes to School Coordinator