ALL KIDS DESERVE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Colorado Safe Routes to School (SRTS) uses a comprehensive
approach to make school routes safe for children when walking and
bicycling to school. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
administers Colorado's SRTS program. In Colorado, many communities,
parents and schools are fostering a safe environment for their students
by using SRTS programs to not only fund education and safe
infrastructure, but also to encourage healthy options for our children
that are safe for both walking and bicycling.
Why is this program important?
SRTS programs can improve safety, not just for children, but for the
entire community. It provides opportunities for people to increase
their physical activity and improve their health. It reduces congestion
and pollution around our schools and encourages partnerships.
In 1969, roughly half of all 5-to-18 year olds walked or biked to
school. Nearly 90% are driven by auto or bus to school today. SRTS is a
Federal-Aid program to enable children to walk and bicycle
safely.
In Colorado, funds are distributed to develop programs for K-8 grades.
The SRTS Advisory Committee includes educators, parents, bicyclists,
pedestrians, law enforcement, and transportation planners. School
districts, schools, cities, counties, state entities and tribal
entities are eligible to apply. Nonprofits need to partner with a state
subdivision to apply for funding.
A call for applications is announced through CDOT's Public Information
Office. SRTS applications are available on the website. Colorado Safe
Routes to School looks forward to working with you.
Applications
To view or download the 2011 Infrastructure (capital) and
Non-Infrastructure (education) applications, click on the following
links
(Applications Due Friday December 3, 2010 4 p.m.)
Illustrations by Julia McClurg Funded by the
Federal Highway Administration.
Safe Routes to School
