TxDOT offers $24.7 million for school route safety
More than $24 million in funding for 224 projects in 66 communities was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission this week relating to the Safe Routes to Schools program. The program is national in scope and includes state and federal funding to enhance safety in and around school areas. Some of the projects include sidewalks, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities and bicycling parking facilities. Some education and awareness programs also are funded.
“Safety is our most important obligation to the public,” said Carlos Lopez, Texas Department of Transportation director of traffic operations. “And children – as pedestrians and passengers – are our priority.”
To view the list of statewide projects, click here. (pdf format)