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District of Columbia
DC SRTS State Network
The District of Columbia is one of ten jurisdictions participating in the SRTS National Partnership Network Project. This initiative creates state networks that bring together advocacy groups, government agencies, and other leaders.
DC SRTS Program
Managed by the DC Department of Transportation (DOT), DC’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.
Other Statewide and Regional Programs
DC Partner Affiliates
Find out which organizations in your state have pledged their support as partner affiliates of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Legislation and Policies
DC SRTS State Network
DC is one of the ten jurisdictions participating in the SRTS National Partnership State Network Project. The DC SRTS State Network Organizer works for a sponsoring organization, which is under contract with the SRTS National Partnership.
DC SRTS State Network Organizer
Glen Harrison
(202) 518-0524
glen@saferoutespartnership.org
www.waba.org
DC SRTS State Network Chairs
Tommy Wells, Ward 6 Councilmember
Neha Bhatt, Mr. Well’s Transportation Advisor
Muriel Bowser, Ward 4 Councilmember
DC SRTS State Network Partners
ASPIRA- Latino Association
Coalition for Smarter Growth
DC Action for Healthy Kids
DC Bicycle Advisory Council
DC Department of Health, Policy, Planning, and Research
DC Department of Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Programs
District Department of Transportation
District Office of Planning
DCPS, PE and Health
DCPS, Special Education
Howard University, Civil Engineering
Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Metropolitan Police Department
Public Charter School Board
Transportation/WMATA Liaison, DC Committee on Public Works and the Environment
DC SRTS Program
DC’s Safe Routes to School program is managed by the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT).
DC DOT SRTS Coordinator
Jennifer Hefferan
(202) 671-2227
jennifer.hefferan@dc.gov
http://ddot.dc.gov/saferoutes
DC SRTS Federal Funding
DC’s SRTS funding totals $4,990,000 and includes the following annual apportionments:
| 2005 Actual |
2006 Actual |
2007 Actual |
2008 Actual |
2009 Projected |
| $1,000,000 |
$990,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
$1,000,000 |
Application Guidelines
DC’s SRTS program has finished the first round application process where they received 13 applications from each of the city’s 8 Wards. DC schools may also be able to apply to participate in future SRTS Programs. Through a competitive process, twelve DC schools have been selected, one in each of the District’s wards. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will assist each Pilot School in the development of a comprehensive SRTS Plan. DC’s SRTS Advisory Committee is currently assisting with policy support.
State Advisory Committee
DC’s SRTS Advisory Committee is made up of the members of the SRTS National Partnership’s DC State Network.
State Outreach Programs
Developed and implemented by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA), Bike and Pedestrian Safety is a free safety education program that brings training to schools. For more information, please see http://www.waba.org/bikingforkids/.
DDOT is also partnering with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to provide enforcement of traffic laws in school zones. School zone enforcement will occur throughout the school year.
In addition to the projects that are being implemented using Federal SRTS funding, DDOT is conducting a School Area Assessment project to improve signs, signals, and marking maintenance around schools and to create a GIS inventory of these improvements.
Evaluation Methods
Current evaluation methods of the education program involve pre- and post student testing and participant skills evaluation. DC Pilot schools will be required to complete the Student In-Class Travel Tally and the Parent Survey provided by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, both before and after implementation of the SRTS program.
Other Statewide and Regional SRTS Programs
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association has developed several safe biking and walking programs and events for children.
Legislation and Policies
Key educational opportunities exist in priority issues relating to biking and walking in the District, such as Implementing the Federal and State SRTS Program, School Siting and Co-location, Complete Streets, and School Zone Reduced Speed and Double Fines.
Other important SRTS issues include: Crossing Guard Assessment District, Strategic Highway Safety Implementation Plans, DCPS Wellness Policy, SRTS Evaluation Tools and Policies and Bicycle and Pedestrian Curriculum development.
DDOT and DC’s Office of Planning are currently working on a "Skinny Streets" policy that will allow narrower streets. DC’s Pedestrian Master Plan is focusing on arterial streets that present crossing challenges for all people on foot as well as policy review and training on pedestrian-friendly design principles.
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