Comment:
The Federal SRTS Program, as written in the SAFETEA-LU legislation, was charged both to encourage more walking and bicycling to school, and to make active transportation safer. This section evaluates the SRTS Program In terms of mode shift, safety outcomes, and health benefits.

Last Updated (Year): 2015

Year Produced: 2015

Abstract:

In August 2005, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was passed. The law included a new Federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program which had the ambitious goal to improve the ability of primary and middle school students to walk and bicycle to school safely. This report examines the accomplishments of the Federal SRTS Program over the 10-year period since it was enacted.
The Federal SRTS Program provided the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with over $1 billion in dedicated funding for implementation through State departments of transportation (DOTs). In July 2012, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) was enacted. Under MAP-21, SRTS activities were eligible to compete for funding alongside other eligible activities under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). TAP funding was apportioned to State DOTs and urbanized areas with populations over 200,000.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Programming
• Programming
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Schools
• Safety Promotion
• Safe Routes to School
• Policy
• Physical Activity
• Case Study
• Assessment
• Analysis

Resource Type:

• Information

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