We are planning and/or constructing a new school. Are construction elements, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, or bike paths for the new school eligible for funding?
No, funding is not available for new school planning activities or construction projects. The school must be an existing public or charter school serving grades Kindergarten through 8 and must be recognized by the Department of Education. A SRTS committee needs to be established and a plan created before projects may be funded. Those involved in planning for and constructing the new school are urged to consider the implications of choices made in the planning, design, and construction of the new school on a future SRTS program at the school. For instance, considering possible locations of paths to connect the school property to surrounding neighborhoods during the new school planning process would be helpful in determining if and where to locate perimeter fencing. Installing sidewalks along main roads adjacent to the school property would encourage and enable students to walk or bicycle to school from the very beginning and would signal to students and the community that safe routes to
