Safe Routes Contents
2008 Funded Projects
2007
Funded Projects
About Illinois Program
History & Purpose
The 5 E's
School Travel Plan
Funding Application
Tips for Success
Policy Information
FAQ
SRTS Training
Illinois SRTS News
Success Stories
Resources
Links
Contact Us
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The Illinois Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Program
supports projects and programs that enable and encourage walking and bicycling
to and from school. The program applies to schools serving grades Kindergarten
through 8th grade. For more information on the program and its components,
please view the links on the left side of the page.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the 2010 planning and application cycle. Because of the extension of federal funding through December 31, 2010, Illinois will be able to award at least $7 million in SRTS monies throughout the state.
In order to participate in the 2010 planning and application cycle, you will be required to submit, and receive approval for, a new or updated School Travel Plan for your community. For more information on this requirement, please visit the links to the left. The School Travel Plan tool is available year-round.
The dates for the 2010 cycle are:
May 31: School Travel Plan submittal becomes available (submit button turned on)
October 1: Call for Projects opens. An approved School Travel Plan is necessary to access the application.
November 1, 5:00:00 P: Last day to submit School Travel Plan for review and comment. All Plans received after this date will either be approved or denied, and there will not be an opportunity to resubmit.
November 12, 5:00:00 P: Last day to submit a School Travel Plan for 2010 planning and application cycle. No Plans will be accepted after 5:00.
December 15, 5:00:00 P: Call for Projects closes. All applications must be in before 5:00:00. No late applications will be accepted.
January 2011: Application review and scoring begins.
Mid-Late 2011: Funded Projects announced.
Safe Routes Events List
(for the next 30 days)
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08-4-2010
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Deadline for Oberstar Award Applications
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The 2010 Award will recognize outstanding achievement by a school or community in conducting a SRTS program that has greatly improved the safety or increased the number of elementary and/or middle school students walking and bicycling to school.
For more information and an application, visit http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/news_room/oberstar_award/oberstar_award_instructions.cfm.
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08-11-2010
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Free Webinar: Safe Routes to School and Liability
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August 11, 2010, 12-1:30 PM CT
Despite the many benefits of SRTS, some schools have been reluctant to support programs due to concerns about lawsuits if an injury or problem arises. In this webinar, participants will learn about the basics of liability in the context of SRTS and how school districts, nonprofit organizations and others can reduce their liability.
To register, go to http://www.nplanonline.org/nplan/news/upcoming-free-webinar-lets-walk-school
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08-24-2010
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Webinar: SRTS 101 — Understanding the Basics of SRTS
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This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at mgulley@americawalks.org
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Calendar to
see all events for Safe Routes to School.
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