No open call at this time.

Program Purpose

The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools program is to improve safety and mobility for children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school. Funding from this program is for projects within two-miles of primary and middle schools (K-8) and will be targeted to address all of the following:

• Engineering Improvements
• Education and Encouragement Activities
• Enforcement

Projects and Reports

• 2011/2013 Report to the Legislature
• 2009 Report to the Legislature and Project List (pdf 647kb)
• 2007 Report to the Legislature and Project List (pdf 282kb)
• 2005 - 2007 Report to the Legislature (pdf 119kb)
• 2004 Pilot Projects

Listserv

A NEW WSDOT Safe Routes to School ListServ has been established to provide an opportunity for information sharing. Safe Routes to School

Developing a Competitive Plan for Your Project

Funded projects for the Safe Routes to School grant program are chosen based on a competitive grant application process. There are Safe Routes to School Review Criteria to help communities develop a competitive project.

Assistance for developing Safe Routes to School projects

Other Available Funding

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
• School Zone Crossing Lights
• Funding Programs for Local Agencies