Mid-Atlantic
Kaiser Permanente Renews Commitment to Safe Routes
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is pleased to announce that Kaiser Permanente is awarding a two-year grant of $1.26 million to advance Safe Routes to School initiatives and policy nationwide and in specific regions.
Public Comment Opportunity: TPB Visualize 2045
Here’s another chance to have a say in the metropolitan Washington DC region’s transportation future! The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) has released for public comment the list of projects to be included in the Air Quality Conformity Analysis of the Constrained Element of Visualize 2045, the region’s long range transportation plan. The…
Apply for VDOT’s Non-Infrastructure Grants
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced another round of Non-Infrastructure Safe Routes to School grants for 2018! This one-of-a-kind program in our region provides funding and support to the work of the local Safe Routes to School Coordinators throughout the state. The online application system will open on February 7, 2018, and the…
Maryland Approves $20.3 Million for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Projects
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced $20.3 million in grants to support improvements for bicycle and pedestrian safety and connectivity across the state, including $17.8 million in funding under the federal Transportation Alternatives Program. Also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, this program provides federal capital funding to bicycle, pedestrian, recreational trail and Safe…
Alexandria Adopts its Vision Zero Action Plan
On December 16, the Alexandria City Council adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan. The 58 action items outlined in the Plan lay out the City’s concerted strategy to make streets safe for all users and eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2028. We commend the City of Alexandria for the comprehensiveness of the…
Safe Routes Partnership Receives DC Vision Zero Grant!
We are pleased to announce that the Safe Routes Partnership has received a grant from the District Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero Grants Program. We look forward to collaborating with DDOT, other District Agencies and local advocates to identify and address barriers to safe transportation. Through direct community engagement and education, we will establish school-based safe…
Vision Zero Moves One Step Closer to Implementation in Alexandria
On November 8, 2017 the City of Alexandria released its Vision Zero Action Plan for public review and comment. The 58 action items outlined in the Plan layout the City’s concerted strategy to make streets safe for all users and achieve zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2028. We commend the City of Alexandria…
TPB and BRTB approve $3.8 million in Transportation Alternatives Program projects in Maryland
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) and the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) have approved nine new projects in Maryland to receive $3.8 million in funding under the federal Transportation Alternatives Program. Also known as Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, this program provides federal capital funding to bicycle, pedestrian, recreational trail and Safe Routes to…
Walk to School Day 2017
International Walk to School Day was held on October 4th, and once again, the students, parents, teachers, and communities in our region responded by participating in impressive numbers. According to the Walk & Bike to School Day website, there were over 460 Walk to School Day events in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia!…
11/9 Safe Routes to School Parent & Volunteer Engagement Workshop
Parents and volunteers play a vital role in Safe Routes to School initiatives as key sources of the time and energy necessary to successfully implement, support, and maintain programs. However, even some of the most successful programs can face challenges in the recruiting and retaining of parent champions and volunteers. Join us on November 9th for a…