Program Purpose
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety program objective is to improve the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who chose to walk or bike.
Eligible Applicants
Only agencies that have been contacted with an invitation to apply for funding are eligible apply. Projects submitted by agencies who have not been contacted will not be considered.
Invitations to submit applications will be sent to public agencies where WSDOT has identified known pedestrian and bicycle risk locations. Please see the invitational methodology to learn more on how the process took place.
Examples of Eligible Projects
Engineering improvements – based on recent state and national research, arterial streets in urban areas with higher speeds and volumes are the locations with the most collisions and risk. The research also indicates that several treatments may effectively reduce pedestrian and bicycle collisions at these locations. Projects may include items such as:
- Intersection improvements such as: curb extensions, lighting, raised median, crosswalk enhancements, signs, signals and mid-block crossing treatments;
- Completing bicycle lanes and sidewalks;
- Constructing bicycle and pedestrian paths;
- Providing safe routes to transit;
- Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements for at risk groups (children, elderly and people with disabilities).
Education efforts – inform the public about project and how it improves safety, educate the public about biking and walking safety in general, and include the broad range of transportation choices and events and activities that promote walking and biking safely. Projects may include items such as:
- Implementation of educational curricula.
- Distribution of educational materials.
- Walk or bike promotional programs.
- Pedestrian sting operations.
Projects and Reports
Other Availible Funding