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Welcome to IDOT's new website design! The address for some web pages has changed, so be sure to update any saved favorites as needed. Illinois Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School Program Safe Routes to School (SRTS) was established as a stand-alone Federal-Aid program in August 2005 through the passage of SAFETEA-LU, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users.
The Illinois Safe Routes to School Program is administered by the Bureau of Programming in the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and funds both infrastructure (engineering) and non-infrastructure (education, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation, engagement, and equity) initiatives. Applicants may review requirements, documentation, and apply on this page alongside viewing source materials and free resources.
SRTS 2025 Grant Preparation: WEBINARS SRTS Action Plan webinar recording (Youtube) Webinar Part 1 – Safe Routes to School Grant Guidelines & Overview Wednesday, July 16, 11 am to 1 pm SRTS 2025 Webinar #1 Recording (Youtube) Webinar Part 2 – Application walk-through + Q&A with IDOT Staff Wednesday, August 20, 11 am to 1 pm Safe Routes to School Webinar | Part 2 Webinar Part 3 – Q&A with IDOT Staff Wednesday, September 17, 11 am to 1 pm Safe Routes to School Webinar | Part 3 2025 Grant Cycle open August 1st thru October 15th, 2025 SRTS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) SRTS Applicant Instructions Infrastructure Application (right click on link, choose Save Link As and save to your desktop, then access the file from your desktop) BoBs 2831: Uniform Grant Agreement Affidavit of Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest – Grantee 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 Any other maps/documents/photos that help to present your project NON-Infrastructure Application (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 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 Any other maps/documents/photos that help to present your project Stakeholder Interview Sheet 2025 Non-Awarded Projects List 2023 Non-Awarded Infrastructure Projects List 2023 Non-Awarded Non-Infrastructure Projects List Example – Community Travel Plan Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center How to Conduct a Walk Audit in Your Community - Quick Video Guide for Assessing Your Neighborhood Walkability - America Walks Illinois GATA Grantee Portal GATA technical assistance 2.
2 Safe Routes to School | NHTSA Safe Routes to School - Environment - FHWA About Teens in the Driver Seat – A peer-to-peer safe driving program for your school Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Pedestrian & Bicycle Information Center Special Programs Unit Chief Special Programs Unit Chief DOT. SafeRoutes@illinois. gov Illinois Department of Transportation
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