Appendix B
State & Federal Safe Routs to School Matrix
Criteria | State-Legislated Program - SR2S | Federal Program - SRTS |
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Legislative Authority | Streets & Highways Code Section 2330-2334 | Section 1404 in Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). |
Expires | AB 57 extends program indefinitely | SAFETEA-LU Expired in September 30, 2009. Extended by H.R. 2918. Reauthorization expected early 2010. |
Eligible Applicants | Cities and counties | State, local, and regional agencies experienced in meeting Federal transportation requirements. Non-profit organizations, school districts, public health departments, and native American tribes must partner with a city, county, metropolitan planning organization, or regional transportation planning agency to serve as the responsible agency for their project. |
Eligible Projects | Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure projects or non-infrastructure projects including education, outreach, data collection, planning, and purchase of safety- related equipment and materials. |
Local Match | 10% required | None |
Project Completion Deadline | Within 4 State fiscal years (FY) after project funds are allocated. | Within 4 Federal FYs after funds are obligated. |
Location of Infrastructure Projects | Must be located in the vicinity of a school | Infrastructure projects must be within 2 miles of a grade school or middle school |
Targeted Beneficiaries | Children in grades K-12 | Children in grades K-8 |