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 Projects are 100% funded

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

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

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

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

What makes a good project Engineering Education Encouragement Enforcement Need for the 5th E Evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Separating modes of transportation Shelbina Separating modes of transportation Before After

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

SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements ADA Considerations SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements

Eligible SRTS Projects must account for all pedestrians.

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

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

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

How an idea becomes reality

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

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

Enter the Highway Safety Grant Application page

New Grant Request

Grant Type Selection

Grant Application Home Page

Basic Information

Problem Identification – 35 pts

Goals and Objectives

Save and Proceed

Project Description – 40 pts

Project Evaluation – Tie Breaker

Survey & Tally Sheets

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.

Save and Proceed

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

Save and Proceed

Budget – Project Estimate – 25 pts

Adding Budget Items

Completed Budget Page

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

Attachments

Attachments

Return to Grant App Home Page

View and Print Application

Edit Check Application

Submit Grant

Administrative Guidelines http://www.modot.mo.gov/safety/SafeRoutestoSchool.htm Link to Program Administration Guidelines

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 573-751-2845 John.Schaeferjr@modot.mo.gov