Washington: Statewide

Traffic Safety Near Schools

Lead Implementers:

Washington State Department of Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program

Partners:

Location:

Washington, statewide

Contact Info:

Stephanie Tax
WSDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
PO Box 47390
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 705-7389

Web Address:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TA/ProgMgt/Grants/traffic.html

Project Focus:

Funding capital improvements projects to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety near schools

Summary:

Traffic and pedestrian safety improvements near schools are proposed by cities, counties, and state agencies and submitted to the program for approval. Proposals are evaluated based on proximity to school, type of school (elementary schools most preferred), posted speed at the proposed project site, record of traffic accidents at the proposed project site, and amount of local match and school match.

Engineering, Planning and Design Strategy:

Capital improvements projects are eligible for funding through state grants

Enforcement Strategy:

Not a focus

Educational Focus:

Not a focus

Built/Unbuilt-Urban/Suburban:

All

Status:

Program is currently finishing its first year.

Budget:

The program was set up in 2000 with $5 million allocated by the legislature; 130 applications for $12 million in identified needs were received, despite the fact that many localities did not apply because they were unsure the program would go forward.

Funding Source:

Washington State transportation budget