Wisconsin
Wisconsin SRTS State Network
Wisconsin is one of twenty jurisdictions participating in the SRTS National Partnership Network Project. This initiative creates state networks that bring together advocacy groups, government agencies, and other leaders.
Wisconsin SRTS Program
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Wisconsin’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.
Wisconsin Partner Affiliates
Find out which organizations in your state have pledged their support as partner affiliates of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Wisconsin SRTS State Network
Wisconsin is one of the twenty jurisdictions participating in the SRTS National Partnership State Network Project. The SRTS State Network Organizer works for their sponsoring organization, which is under contract with the SRTS National Partnership.
Wisconsin State Network Policy Achievements:
This promotional piece highlights Wisconsin's state network policy achievements.
Wisconsin SRTS Program
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Wisconsin’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.
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Wisconsin SRTS Federal Funding | Application Guidelines
State Advisory Committee | State Outreach Programs
Evaluation Methods | Wisconsin Partner Affiliates
Wisconsin SRTS Federal Funding
Wisconsin’s SRTS funding from FY2005-2009* totals $10,175,004 and includes the following annual apportionments:
| 2005 Actual | 2006 Actual | 2007 Actual | 2008 Actual | 2009 Actual |
| $1,000,000 | $1,554,314 | $2,048,636 | $2,449,641 | $3,072,413 |
* Funding for SRTS is being continued into FY2010 at FY2009 levels.
Application Guidelines
In October 2010, Governor Doyle announced $6M in SRTS Grants for Wisconsin. The press release provides more information along with the list of funded projects.
Wisconsin announced awards from its first call for applications in July 2007 and from its second call for applications in July 2008. The third call for applications was announced in Fall 2010. The next application cycle is anticipated for early 2012. Check the WisDOT website for additional updates on future application materials and program schedule.
Though Wisconsin has one application for both infrastructure and non-infrastructure grants, there is a separate application for planning grants. For more information, please see the Wisconsin SRTS program.
State Advisory Committee
Wisconsin has a SRTS selection committee that reviews applications and makes funding recommendations to the WisDOT Secretary. The committee includes representatives from WisDOT, the Departments of Public Instruction and Health and Family Services, law enforcement, a health organization, a local SRTS program, Safe Kids, a walking advocacy group and a bicycle advocacy group.
State Outreach Programs
Free and low cost SRTS trainings are offered throughout the state in the months preceding application cycles. A quarterly newsletter, the Safe Routes Reporter, is available online or by signing up for the email listserv. Information on the newsletter and instructions on joining the email list are available at the Wisconsin SRTS website at http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/localgov/aid/saferoutes.htm.
Wisconsin has developed a SRTS Toolkit with supplemental CD. Broken down into downloadable sections, the Toolkit includes the materials necessary to help communities at any stage of the process plan a successful SRTS program.
Evaluation Methods
Grantees must submit baseline data and data after the project or activity is implemented. The required data is gathered using the National Center for SRTS student and parent surveys. Grantees are also encouraged to propose more in-depth evaluation as appropriate for their intended project or activity.
Wisconsin Partner Affiliates
Find out which organizations in your state have pledged their support for the Safe Routes to School movement.