Purpose
The program provides funds to substantially improve the
ability of students in grades kindergarten through 8 to walk and bicycle
to school safely. The purposes of the program are:
- To enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school
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To make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing
transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active
lifestyle from an early age
- To facilitate the planning,
development, and implementation of projects and activities that will
improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution
in the vicinity of schools
The program establishes 2 distinct
types of funding opportunities: infrastructure projects (engineering
improvements) and non-infrastructure related activities (such as
education, enforcement and encouragement programs).
For additional information about Safe Routes to School programs, visit the
FHWA website.
Documents
The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Documents linked throughout the
city's website will be made available in alternate format upon request.
Call 703-248-5040 (TTY 711).