Safe Routes to School Program

The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) 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, middle and high schools (K-12).

Since 2005, the program has awarded $135 million for 270 projects from over $499 million in requests.

Call for projects

The Safe Routes to School call for projects is closed. Applications were due June 6, 2022.


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Legislative reports

Prioritized project lists and program updates.

2023-2025 SRTS/PBP Report to the Legislature (PDF 2.16MB)

2021 SRTS/PBP Status Report and Recommendations for Change (PDR 910KB)

2021-2023 Report to the Legislature (PDF 847KB)

2019-2021 Report to the Legislature (PDF 960KB)

Slow down on ice and snow.

It's easier to skid or lose control traveling at higher speeds. Give yourself more time to stop.

Carry chains, practice installing them.

Winter conditions could mean chains are required on your route. Practice putting them on your vehicle ahead of time.

Pack your winter car kit.

Carry extra supplies like warm clothing, ice scraper and brush, jumper cables and other emergency items.