Call for Projects

Cycle 2 of Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Funds

$46 million available

Application Deadline is July 18, 2008

Funds are available from Caltrans for Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects (SRTS Cycle 2).  These funds are not to be confused with the State Legislated Safe Routes to School (SR2S) funds. 

There are two types of applications available for SRTS Cycle 2:  1) stand-alone infrastructure projects (sidewalks, pathways, bike lanes, traffic calming, etc.); or, 2) non-infrastructure activities (education, encouragement and enforcement).

All project awards are 100% federally reimbursable. Applications for infrastructure must not exceed $1 million, and applications for non-infrastructure must not exceed $500,000 (and can be spent on activities over a four-year period).

State, local or regional government agencies are encouraged to apply. Non-traditional applicants such as school districts, nonprofit organizations, health/education departments, federally recognized Native American Tribes and hospitals are required to partner with a city /county/Metropolitan Planning Organization/Regional Transportation Planning Agency who will serve as the responsible agency for that non-traditional applicant.

Approximately $46 million is available for two fiscal years worth of projects (FY2008-09 and FY2009-10).  The deadline for applications is Friday, July 18, 2008.

To view the updated SRTS Guidelines and Application, please visit:
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/srts.htm.