Safe Routes to School (SR2S) California
The state-legistlated SR2S program is a reimbursement funding program for reducing injuries and fatalities through capital projects that improve safety for children in grades K-12 who walk or bicycle to school. CALL FOR CYCLE 9 STATE-LEGISTLATED SAFE ROUTES
ELIGIBILITYEligible applicants include any incorporated city or county. Eligible projects include pedestrian facilities, traffic calming, traffic control devices, bicycle facilities, and public outreach/education/enforcement. Up to 10% of the construction cost can fund an education/encouragement/enforcement element. FUNDING AVAILABILITYApproximately $24.25 million is available. The maximum grant size is $450,000, and there is a required local match of 10 percent. APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION Applications for the Cycle 9 SR2S program must be submitted to your Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer by Thursday, July 15, 2010. For the application and for more information regarding the submission process, please visit the SR2S website. The Authority is also happy to serve as a resource for facilitating the application process. Please contact Ben Stupka, Senior Transportation Planner with the SFCTA, at 415-522-4820 or via email for more information. |
