Safe Routes to School
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John SchaeferJohn SchaeferState CoordinatorState Coordinator
Safe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to School
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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
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Desired Outcome of SRTS
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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
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Eligible Grant Recipients
• The following groups can receive grants– State government– City government– County government– Regional agencies– Eligible schools– Nonprofit organizations
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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
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What makes a good project
• 4-E’s– Engineering – Education– Encouragement– Enforcement
• Need for the 5th E– Evaluation
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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
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Map of Missouri projects
Counties where an infrastructure (66) or noninfrastructure (88) projects have been awarded.
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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ShelbinaSeparating modes of transportation
Before After
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City of Willard/Willard School District Enhancement Grant
• Sidewalks• Crosswalks• Flashing Speed
Indicators
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ADA Considerations
SRTS Projects must meet ADA requirements
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Eligible SRTS Projects must account for all pedestrians.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to apply
• Start at MoDOT’s home page
• www.modot.org• Follow the ‘Safety’
links to ‘Highway Safety Grants’
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Enter the Highway Safety Grant Application page
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New Grant Request
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Grant Type Selection
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Grant Application Home Page
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Basic Information
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Problem Identification – 35 pts
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Goals and Objectives
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Save and Proceed
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Project Description – 40 pts
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Project Evaluation – Tie Breaker
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Survey & Tally Sheets
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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.
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Save and Proceed
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Supplemental Information
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Supplemental Information
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Supplemental Information
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Supplemental Information
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Save and Proceed
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Budget – Project Estimate – 25 pts
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Adding Budget Items
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Completed Budget Page
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Affiliates
This page will not be complete. The school affiliates will be handled as an attachment.
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Attachments
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Attachments
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Return to Grant App Home Page
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View and Print Application
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Edit Check Application
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Submit Grant
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Administrative Guidelines
http://www.modot.mo.gov/safety/SafeRoutestoSchool.htmLink to Program Administration Guidelines
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Projects are 100% funded
Projects cannot begin until Federal obligation of funds
John SchaeferSafe Routes to School Coordinator