We are pleased to announce the opening of our Safe Routes to School grant opportunities on February 12th! We will be accepting applications February 12 through March 25 for three Safe Routes to School Programs, each of which uniquely helps communities better address barriers to students walking and rolling to school.
SRTS Construction Technical Assistance
This year’s Construction Technical Assistance cycle includes expanded offerings. As in previous cycles, communities can apply for Planning Assistance (previously known as the Project Identification Program, or PIP). Those who have already gone through that process and completed SRTS Plans—or the equivalent—can now apply for additional technical assistance through the Engineering Assistance or Surface Treatments programs. Apply February 12 through March 25.
- Planning Assistance Description: This service provides you with consultant resources and results in the creation of a locally adopted Safe Routes to School Plan that prioritizes solutions to addressing barriers to students walking and rolling to school. Tribes, cities, counties and school districts are welcome to apply. This service is available for up to 20 school communities!
- Engineering Assistance Description: This service consists of technical support to communities to design priority infrastructure projects for pedestrian and bicycle transportation, including: design/engineering services, assessments (e.g., hydrology, soil, lighting, feasibility), plans (e.g., striping, earthwork, demolition), and analysis (e.g., traffic, code, signal warrants). This service will be available to 6 communities.
- Surface Treatments Description: This service provides design and installation of easy-to-install, low-cost infrastructure projects such as restriping crosswalks, painted curb extensions and flexible posts. This service will be available to up to 5 communities.
This program has about $2 million in available funding. Apply February 12 through March 25.
- Description: Three grants are available including the beginner tier 1 education grant plus, interminate tier 2 education grant, and advanced tier 3 innovation grant. These grants help communities grow capacity to engage students, parents and communities in educational programs like bicycle and pedestrian classes and events like Walk+Roll to School celebrations. Tribes, government entities, school districts and non-profits are welcome to apply.
SRTS Competitive Construction Grants
This program has about $26 million in available funding. Apply for Part 1 February 12 through March 25. (Note: Part 2 opens early May)
- Description: Are you ready to build sidewalks and crossings for students to walk and roll safely to school? This grant provides state funds to build safety projects within a two-mile radius of schools to address barriers to students walking and rolling to school. Tribes, cities, counties and ODOT regions are welcome to apply.
- After March 25, staff will share scoring information about all the submissions for Part 1, so applicants can see how their project will likely compete when they complete their application with Part 2. Part 2 of the application will require much more detailed information about the project, schedule, and budget.
We here at ODOT SRTS are happy to offer application assistance!
- Webinar: Please view this recording that provides applicants with details and tips!
- Q & A During February Regional Hub Meetings: Please register today for your Regional Hub meeting to get your questions answered by the education and construction program managers.
- January Webinar- Hearing from Past ODOT SRTS Grant Recipients: If you missed the January webinar please check out the recording for some insight from past grant recipients.
- Office Hours: Log into program manager office hours on Thursdays starting February 15 through March 21 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. for additional assistance.
All Grant Cycle Information is on the ORSRTS Find Funding Page!
– Adapted ODOT SRTS Email Newsletter