Safe Routes to School

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program provides funding to facilitate the development and implementation of projects and activities that enable and encourage children to walk or bike to school.

Funds are available for:

• Infrastructure projects within two miles of schools serving K-12 students. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for all phases, including preliminary engineering, detailed design, right-of-way, construction, and construction engineering. Project limit: $1,000,000
• Non-infrastructure activities such as education, encouragement, enforcement, or evaluation. Non-infrastructure funding may be requested for assistance with the development of plans. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for items such as training and materials, program supplies, small safety and education incetives, and public awareness campaigns. Project limit: $60,000 or $120,000 for a two-year project.