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Illinois Safe Routes to School Program
The 2023 cycle of Safe Routes to School will open August 1, 2023. To apply for non-infrastructure projects, applicants must be registered in GATA and GATA Uniform documents must be submitted with the application. You may find the application forms below under Application Materials.
To view the Notice of Funding Opportunity, or to check your status in GATA , please go to the GATA Grantee portal at Illinois GATA Grantee Portal.
Applications should be submitted electronically to srts2023@partner2013.illinois.gov as one group of documents. All applications must be received by COB (4:30 PM CDT) on October 2, 2023, to be considered eligible for this round of funding. For any questions or concerns related to this funding opportunity, please email DOT.SafeRoutes@illinois.gov.
2023 Cycle of Safe Routes to School
The next cycle of Safe Routes to School will begin August 1st and close on October 2, 2023, at 4:30 PM CDT. To assist in your preparation of the upcoming cycle, the Illinois Department of Transportation has partnered with Active Transportation Alliance to offer an informational webinar series. Recording of the webinars and slides from the webinars will be available on the Active Transportation Alliance website. Registration links are provided below.
- SRTS Webinar 1 – Grant Overview
Wednesday, July 12, 11:30am – 1pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GC5COIkVTxiFql8LmIfKeA
- SRTS Webinar 2 – Q&A with IDOT
Wednesday, August 23, 11:30am – 1pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_spFA0MjARiqMatdB5oND9g
- SRTS Webinar 3 – Q&A with IDOT
Wednesday, September 20, 11:30am – 1pm
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mfloVU7kSuG8vSgCi14Iow
If you have any questions, or have problems with the registration process, please feel free to contact IDOT Safe Routes to School staff at DOT.SAFEROUTES@Illinois.gov.
Application Materials
GUIDELINES
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Illinois SRTS Funding Application - Infrastructure (PRO SRTS 2300)
(right click on link, choose Save Link As and save to your desktop, then access the file from your desktop)
Illinois SRTS Funding Application - Non-Infrastructue (PRO SRTS 2310) (right click on link, choose Save Link As and save to your desktop, then access the file from your desktop)
GATA Uniform Grant Application
GATA Programmatic Risk Assessment
GATA Uniform Grant Budget Template
BoBS 2831: Uniform Grant Agreement Affidavit of Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest - Grantee
(right click on link, choose Save Link As and save to your desktop, then access the file from your desktop)
Detailed Cost Estimates - Infrastructure project (BDE 213)
Documents Assuring Financial Commitment (Government Resolution)
Resolution or Letter of Support from the School District
Letter of Allowance by IDOT district office if project is located along a state route
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
Any other maps/documents/photos that help to present your project
Resources
IDOT
Safe Routes to School Program (illinois.gov)
Planning Example - Glencoe Safe Routes
Special Programs Funding Opportunities Presentation
SRTS
Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center (pedbikeinfo.org)
How to Conduct a Walk Audit in Your Community - Quick Video
Guide for Assessing Your Neighborhood Walkability - America Walks
GATA
DOT.GATA@Illinois.gov for GATA technical assistance
SAM
Safe Routes to School
SRTS DataTools - Online Data Entry and Analysis System (saferoutesdata.org)
2.2 Safe Routes to School | NHTSA
Safe Routes to School - Environment - FHWA (dot.gov)
Peer-To-Peer
About Teens in the Driver Seat – A peer-to-peer safe driving program for your school. (t-driver.com)
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety (t-driver.com)
Documents
Related Links
Awarded Projects
2022 Awarded Projects
Contact
For additional information regarding the Illinois SRTS program you may contact:
Kelly Larimore
Safe Routes to School Program Coordinator
217-557-5111
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