Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (OH) - Infrastructure Projects Grant

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program (OH) - Infrastructure Projects Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ohio Department of Transportation
Amount: Up to US $500,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program in Ohio provides funding and resources to promote walking and biking to school for K-12 students. Annually funded at $5 million, it supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects to enhance safety and accessibility. Eligible infrastructure projects include construction near schools, with a maximum limit of $500,000. Non-infrastructure activities, such as educational programs, can receive funding up to $120,000 for two years, encouraging community engagement in safe travel practices.

Overview

NOTE: Safe Routs to School projects can be submitted for funding if they are identified as some kind of ODOT-approved plan. Here is the Non-infrastructure Projects grant page. Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program - Infrastructure Projects (OH) The Safe Routes to School program provides resources, technical assistance and project funding to encourage and enable students in grades K-12 to walk or ride their bike to school. A comprehensive approach to SRTS includes both infrastructure and non-infrastructure countermeasures and programs. This program is funded at $5 million annually for projects in 5 categories: Engineering, Encouragement, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation. Funds are available for: Infrastructure Projects:Infrastructure projects within two miles of schools serving K-12 students. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for all phases, including preliminary engineering, detailed design, right-of-way, construction, and construction engineering. Project limit: $500,000. Non-infrastructure Projects:Non-infrastructure activities such as education, encouragement, enforcement or evaluation. Non-infrastructure funding may be requested for assistance with the development of plans. ODOT will reimburse up to 100% of eligible costs for items such as training and materials, program supplies, small safety and education incentives, and public awareness campaigns. Project limit: $60,000 or $120,000 for a two-year project.

Eligibility

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