Idaho Safe Routes to School
(SR2S)
Purpose of SR2S
Reverse the national trend of fewer
children walking or biking to school
Alleviate barriers that prevent children
from walking and biking to and from
school
SR2S Funding Source
• SAFETEA-LU, Section 1404
• Available funds to Idaho
$1M Annually
[$1.7M this year – combining 2006 and 2007]
Who is Eligible to apply for SR2S
Funding?
State or local government agencies,
Schools, School Districts, Private Schools
and Non-profit Organizations
SR2S- Program Features
• Projects apply to schools K-8 - within a 2 mile radius
of school
• Reimbursement program (not a grant) upon
completion of project
• Projects are funded at 100%, no local match required
• Projects must comply with Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) requirements
IDAHO SR2S- Funding Criteria as
established by the Advisory Committee
Infrastructure funds – maximum is $100K per proposal
Non-infrastructure funds - maximum is $25K per proposal
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Infrastructure projects and staffing a state coordinator will
account for 70-90% of the available funds
Non-infrastructure (education and encouragement) programs
are funded at 10-30%
SR2S - Time table
April 16 - Applications submitted to ITD
May 9 - Advisory Committee reviewed and scored proposals
May 17 – Proposed awardees presented to the ITD Board
(Shoshone)
June 1 – Notify Awardees of funding awards
August 1 – Complete and authorize Contracts to proceed with
projects
All projects to be completed within 1 year following the date of the
signed contract
Committee scored Applicants in
accordance with their description of
the:
• Problem (Why aren’t children walking & biking to school?)
• Infrastructure Project to resolve the problem
• Noninfrastructure Project to educate and
encourage
Strong partnerships enhance potential for
success [ITD Districts, schools, Law Enforcement, PTO’s, Cities/Towns, etc.]
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
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32 Applicants
21 Projects Funded 2007
Infrastructure $1,347,778
Non-infrastructure $179,527
46 Elementary and Middle Schools
6 ITD Districts Represented
SR2S PROJECT SPONSORS
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Ada County Highway District-$78,419
City of American Falls-$68,645
City of Ammon-$87,620
City of Bellevue-$94,494
City of Dayton-$42,250
City of Driggs-$89,443
City of Coeur d’Alene-$101,600
City of Grace-$7,292
SR2S PROJECT SPONSORS
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City of Hailey-$90,595
City of Ketchum-$104,360
City of Lewiston-$102,320
City of Moscow-$113,750
City of New Plymouth-$87,000
City of Rockland-$76,000
City of Salmon-$103,832
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City of Sandpoint-$97,030
City of Troy-$80,755
Boise School District/YMCA-$25,000
Bonneville School District-$5,000
Wood River Rideshare-$21,900
Statewide Services-$50,000
SR2S INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
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Sidewalks
Striping
Signage
Flashing Lights
Solar Speed Limit Signs
SR2S NONINFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS
• Education and Encouragement Programs
– Walking School Bus
– Bike Rodeo’s
– Incentives for children
– SR2S school committees
– Crossing guard supplies
Hailey Elementary (City of Hailey)
Problem: No sidewalks on Elm Street that fronts the school
Infrastructure: Add sidewalks to 4 blocks of Elm – this will
connect with improvements that the School District is already
making this year, making links to the multi-use path and the
school
Noninfrastructure:
Parent materials/workshops
Series of public meetings
Route Maps
Hailey Police – Bike & Pedestrian Safety
Info on the Wood River Rideshare website
Lena Whitmore Elementary
(City of Moscow)
Problem: School is located within a subdivision (built in 60’s) with
few sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
Infrastructure: Add sidewalks to connect to other existing paths
providing a contiguous 8 block route for children to walk or
bike to school.
Noninfrastructure:
Walkability/Bikeability Audit – develop maps
International Walk to School Day
Kids Safety Fair – Bike Rodeo’s
Organize Walking/Bike Trains
U of I and Police – walking/biking safety skills