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Vermont
Vermont SRTS Program
Managed by the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans), Vermont’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.
Vermont DOT SRTS Coordinator (Interim)
Jon Kaplan, P.E.
(802) 828-0059
jon.kaplan@state.vt.us
http://www.aot.state.vt.us/progdev/Sections/LTF/SRTS/VTSRTS.htm
Click on any of the menu items below for more information:
Vermont SRTS Federal Funding
Application Guidelines
State Advisory Committee
State Outreach Programs
Evaluation Methods
Other Statewide and Regional Programs
Vermont Partner Affiliates
Vermont SRTS Federal Funding
Vermont’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
Vermont’s most recent round of funding for non-infrastructure projects (planning and program development) closed on March 14th, 2008. Awards will be announced in May 2008 with the hope of adding new schools to the 30 that have participated in the program since 2006. Competition for funding was stiff, as VTrans received 24 applications representing 53 schools for a total request of $441,000. Approximately $250,000 in funding is available. Applications were accepted from all the eligible entities as outlined in guidance from FHWA including schools, municipalities, regional planning organizations and non-profits.
Vermont has a phased program with separate application processes for infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. A School Travel Plan is required to apply for infrastructure funds. For more information, please see the Vermont SRTS program.
State Advisory Committee
The Vermont SRTS Task Force was formed in March 2006 to serve in an advisory role to VTrans. The task force assists in the development and implementation of the Vermont SRTS program and provides collaborative opportunities through its representative organizations.
The task force meets two to four times annually and is comprised of representatives from: Vermont Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Governor’s Highway Safety Council/Law Enforcement, school/supervisory union, parents, regional planning commission, Vermont Department of Health’s Physical Activity Coordinator, Vermont Department of Education, American Heart Association, a statewide land use planning organization (e.g. Vermont Forum on Sprawl), and statewide bicycle and pedestrian organization.
State Outreach Programs
Vermont has hired an organization to develop pedestrian and bicycle safety education curriculum and to train individuals who will conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety education workshops at all SRTS schools. This effort is being led by the Center for Health and Learning, a Brattleboro, Vermont-based health and education consultant.
Evaluation Methods
Vermont required all participating schools to use the National Center for Safe Routes to School Student Arrival and Departure Talley Sheet and Parent Survey.
Other Statewide and Regional Programs
The Vermont program is being coordinated with other statewide initiatives such as the VT Department of Health Obesity Prevention Plan and the Fit and Healthy Kids program.
The Chittenden County SRTS pilot program was conducted from 2004-2006 with support from the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization [http://www.ccmpo.org/SR2S/] and VTrans.
Vermont Partner Affiliates
Find out which organizations in your state have pledged their support for the Safe Routes to School movement.
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