John SchaeferJohn SchaeferState CoordinatorState Coordinator

Safe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to School

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

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

• 4-E’s– Engineering – Education– Encouragement– Enforcement

• Need for the 5th E– Evaluation

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

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…

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

ShelbinaSeparating modes of transportation

Before After

City of Willard/Willard School District Enhancement Grant

• Sidewalks• Crosswalks• Flashing Speed

Indicators

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– 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 cycle opens Projects are submittedAdvisory committeereviews and scores

projects

Awarded projects areprovided to MoDOT

Districts

MoDOT Districtscomplete agreements

with grantees

Projects are submitted toFHWA for obligation

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.htmLink to Program Administration Guidelines

Projects are 100% funded

Projects cannot begin until Federal obligation of funds

John SchaeferSafe Routes to School Coordinator

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