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Idaho
Idaho SRTS Program
Managed by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Idaho’s federally funded Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is the source for state coordinator contact details, federal SRTS funding amounts, SRTS applications and guidelines, and state SRTS program information.
Idaho Transportation Department SRTS Coordinator
Josephine O’Connor
(208) 334-4475
JOConnor@itd.idaho.gov
www.itd.idaho.gov/sr2s
Click on any of the menu items below for more information.
Idaho SRTS Federal Funding
Application Guidelines
State Advisory Committee
State Outreach Programs
Evaluation Methods
Success Story
Other Statewide and Regional Programs
Idaho Partner Affiliates
Idaho SRTS Federal Funding
Idaho’s SRTS funding totals $4,990,000 and includes the following annual apportionments:
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2005 Actual |
2006 Actual |
2007 Actual |
2008 Actual |
2009 Projected |
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$1,000,000 |
$990,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
Application Guidelines
Applications for the first round of funding were due on April 16, 2007 and awards were made May 17, 2007 for projects that will be implemented during the 2007-2008 school year. The next call for applications will take place in late 2007.
There is one application for both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Infrastructure projects will account for 70-90% of total funds while non-infrastructure projects will be funded at 10-30%. Infrastructure applications must be sponsored by the local government agency with jurisdiction over their location with a maximum funding limit set at $100,000. Schools, school districts, non-profits and private schools may sponsor applications for non-infrastructure funds with a maximum funding limit of $25,000.
For more information and to download program guidelines and the project application please see http://www.itd.idaho.gov/SR2S/howtoapply.html.
State Advisory Committee
The first Idaho State SRTS Advisory Committee meeting was held in November 2006 and the Committee has met four times since then, including the National Center for SRTS workshop.
The committee includes thirteen members representing: Law Enforcement, Idaho Pediatric Association, Idaho Health and Welfare, Boise School District, Safe Kids, pedestrian advocate, Idaho Transportation Department bike/ped planner, LTACH(local highway assistance council engineer), PTA, former legislator, Idaho Planning Association, Idaho Smart Growth, plus an ex officio FHWA member, the SRTS DOT Coordinator and the Idaho Transportation Department State Operations and Highway Safety Engineer.
State Outreach Programs
The Idaho SRTS program plans to provide training for perspective applicants prior to the next round of funding. The one-day training is part of a pilot program being conducted by the National Center for SRTS and will be held in Boise. Contact the DOT Coordinator for details.
Evaluation Methods
Applicants who are awarded Idaho Department of Transportation project and program funding are required to submit baseline quarterly evaluation data. The required data is gathered using the National Center for Safe Routes to School Student Arrival and Departure Talley Sheet and Parent Survey.
Success Story
Mountain Rides (formerly known as Wood River Rideshare), has been involved with SRTS programs in Blaine County Schools for 3 years.
A recent success for Mountain Rides SRTS Program was Bike and Walk to School Day in 2007. It was regarded as an overwhelming success in the Wood River Valley, with nearly 50% participation among elementary-aged children and some surprise participation from other age groups.
Mountain Rides has received $330,000 in federal funding for infrastructure and education in 4 different projects throughout Blaine County. This funding provides for major improvements through bicycle racks and pathways. Another one of their current grants is aimed at building affiliations between school wellness councils and the PTA and their SRTS program. Their SRTS program addresses the 5 E’s in many different ways. One way is through constant communication with government officials, local schools and residents. Additionally, they put out press releases and blogs on local online news providers, hold Bike and Walk to School Day with locals - giving out SRTS prizes to participants, work closely with local governments in planning new infrastructure and maintaining existing infrastructure and recruit parent volunteers to organize neighborhood bicycle and walking groups.
Outside of the federal funding, Mountain Rides organizes Smart Moves, a trip tracker.
Contact:
Jim Finch
Mountain Rides, SRTS Coordinator
jim@wrrs.org
Other Statewide and Regional Programs
Several local and regional groups in Idaho are promoting SRTS activities. In Boise, two key organizations involved in SRTS programs are:
Activate America Partnership/YMCA
Safe Kids
Idaho Partner Affiliates
Find out which organizations in your state have pledged their support for the Safe Routes to School movement.
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