Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program

1. Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program The Application

2. Applying For SRTS Funding WHEN TO APPLY January 3, 2011 � Application period begins March 4, 2011 � Application deadline PREPARING TO APPLY THE APPLICATION January 3, 2011 Application period begins March 4, 2011 Application deadline Applications must be postmarked on or before March 4, 2011 and emailed by this date. Please email applications to shalanda.cole@la.gov January 3, 2011 Application period begins March 4, 2011 Application deadline Applications must be postmarked on or before March 4, 2011 and emailed by this date. Please email applications to shalanda.cole@la.gov

3. Preparing To Apply Don�t Wait � Start Now Form A Team Collect Information Identify Problems Identify Solutions

4. Project Funding Reimbursable Program � Not A Grant Sponsor pays and is reimbursed Federal Share Is 100% No match is required Use of other sources encouraged Some Activities Will Not Be Funded Right of Way Utility Relocations A few things to keep in mind regarding funding are: This is a reimbursable program and not a grant. This means that the Sponsor must pay for all work and/or activities and will be reimbursed. The Federal share is 100% for all approved items. In fact the legislation is clear that no match will be required. Entities are encouraged, however, to leverage SRTS funds with other available funding sources to accomplish objectives. Because of the limited funds available, funds for the purchase of right-of-way or to relocate utilities are not eligible for reimbursement A few things to keep in mind regarding funding are: This is a reimbursable program and not a grant. This means that the Sponsor must pay for all work and/or activities and will be reimbursed. The Federal share is 100% for all approved items. In fact the legislation is clear that no match will be required. Entities are encouraged, however, to leverage SRTS funds with other available funding sources to accomplish objectives. Because of the limited funds available, funds for the purchase of right-of-way or to relocate utilities are not eligible for reimbursement

5. Project Funding (Cont.) Infrastructure Projects Maximum of $250,000 Non-Infrastructure Activities Maximum of $50,000 for local projects Maximum of $150,000 for regional projects Maximum of $200,000 for statewide projects

6. Inappropriate Use Of Funds Projects that do not specifically serve the stated purpose of the SRTS program Funds for reoccurring costs Projects solely to accommodate drivers or bus transportation Projects not within 2 miles of elementary or middle school Inappropriate Use of Funds Funds will not be used for projects that do not specifically serve the stated purposes of the SRTS program nor should they be used for reoccurring costs except as specifically provided in the legislation. For example, in general, Program funds should not be used to pay crossing guard salaries, as these are reoccurring costs (although funds may be used for crossing guard training programs). The use of Program funds for projects that reorganize pick-up and drop-off primarily for the convenience of drivers rather than to improve child safety and/or walking and bicycling access is not permitted, nor should Program funds be spent on education programs that are primarily focused on bus safety. Improvements to bus stops are not eligible for this funding. Projects should be with 2 miles of an elementary or middle schoolInappropriate Use of Funds Funds will not be used for projects that do not specifically serve the stated purposes of the SRTS program nor should they be used for reoccurring costs except as specifically provided in the legislation. For example, in general, Program funds should not be used to pay crossing guard salaries, as these are reoccurring costs (although funds may be used for crossing guard training programs). The use of Program funds for projects that reorganize pick-up and drop-off primarily for the convenience of drivers rather than to improve child safety and/or walking and bicycling access is not permitted, nor should Program funds be spent on education programs that are primarily focused on bus safety. Improvements to bus stops are not eligible for this funding. Projects should be with 2 miles of an elementary or middle school

7. Funding Questions Do I have the staff to administer funding? Do I have funding to pay project costs until reimbursed? Do I have funding to support costs that will not be reimbursed? Do I have resources to support the continuation of the program or project? Any potential Sponsor of a project must ask themselves these questions in order to determine if they can Sponsor a project or activity.Any potential Sponsor of a project must ask themselves these questions in order to determine if they can Sponsor a project or activity.

8. The Application Applicant/Sponsor Information Proposed Project/Activity Information School Information Detailed Information Sponsor Certification

9. Applicant/Sponsor Information APPLICANT � Can be any organization SPONSOR � Must be able to finance and manage project SCHOOL(S) � Focus of project LOCAL SUPPORT � Infrastructure owner The applicant can generally be any organization such as a school, school board, PTO�s, etc. The Sponsor must be a public agency such as local public works, MPO�s, school boards, parish or state agencies. The Sponsor will be responsible for managing and maintaining. Infrastructure projects must have a resolution or letter from the owner of the infrastructure that they will maintain and take over responsibility of the project after completion.The applicant can generally be any organization such as a school, school board, PTO�s, etc. The Sponsor must be a public agency such as local public works, MPO�s, school boards, parish or state agencies. The Sponsor will be responsible for managing and maintaining. Infrastructure projects must have a resolution or letter from the owner of the infrastructure that they will maintain and take over responsibility of the project after completion.

10. Proposed Project Information Name and description of project Estimated cost Location � House and Senate Districts Questions concerning R/W, MPO support, etc. SRTS categories for infrastructure and non-infrastructure Infrastructure checklist for SRTS category include: Sidewalk, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle crossings, etc Non-infrastructure checklist for SRTS categories include: Bicycle and pedestrian safety curricula, training workshops, incentives for SRTS contests, copying, equipment, etc.Infrastructure checklist for SRTS category include: Sidewalk, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle crossings, etc Non-infrastructure checklist for SRTS categories include: Bicycle and pedestrian safety curricula, training workshops, incentives for SRTS contests, copying, equipment, etc.

11. School Information School District Information Including Superintendent General Information Concerning School(s) Affected By Project A letter of support from the Superintendent should be attached if the school board is not the sponsor. A letter of support from the principal should be attached if the school is not the applicant. A letter of support from the Superintendent should be attached if the school board is not the sponsor. A letter of support from the principal should be attached if the school is not the applicant.

12. Detailed Project Information Identify The Problem(s) Proposed Improvement/Activity Project Support Measures For Success Estimated Project Cost These will be further described in the following slides.These will be further described in the following slides.

13. Identify The Problem25 Points Identify Obstacles To Walking/Bicycling To School (8) Identify Safety Risks To Children Who Walk Or Bike To School (8) Describe Current Environment (5) Supply Engineering Or Other Studies Or Reports (4) Identify any obstacles (physical or perceived) to walking and /or biking to and from school. (8) Identify risks or hazards facing children who walk or bike to school. Supply crash data or other relevant information as supporting documentation. (8) Describe the current percentage of students that bike or walk to school and the potential for increasing that percentage. Provide student surveys, parent surveys, etc. as supporting documentation. (5) Provide a copy of any engineering or other studies used to identify problems and recommend solutions where applicable. Examples are traffic studies, walkability or bikeability surveys, etc. (4)Identify any obstacles (physical or perceived) to walking and /or biking to and from school. (8) Identify risks or hazards facing children who walk or bike to school. Supply crash data or other relevant information as supporting documentation. (8) Describe the current percentage of students that bike or walk to school and the potential for increasing that percentage. Provide student surveys, parent surveys, etc. as supporting documentation. (5) Provide a copy of any engineering or other studies used to identify problems and recommend solutions where applicable. Examples are traffic studies, walkability or bikeability surveys, etc. (4)

14. Proposed Improvement/Activity 30 Points Describe The Proposed Improvement And/Or Activities (20 Points) Explain How Each Of The 4 E�s Was Considered (10 Points) Describe the proposed infrastructure improvement and/or non-infrastructure activity and how implementation will improve conditions with respect to the identified problem(s) above, e.g. improve driver behavior, improve quality of walking environment, decrease accidents, increase safety, increase numbers of students who walk or bike to school, etc. Be specific. Infrastructure description should include critical dimensions of proposed improvement with a plan view or cross-sections shown on a separate sheet. Explain how each component of the 4 E�s below was considered in the project. If one or more were not considered or incorporated, explain. (10) ENGINEERING - Creating operational and physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding schools that reduce speeds and potential conflicts with motor vehicle traffic, and establish safer and fully accessible crossings, walkways, trails and bikeways. EDUCATION - Teaching children about the broad range of transportation choices, instructing them in important lifelong bicycling and walking safety skills, and launching driver safety campaigns in the vicinity of schools. ENCOURAGEMENT - Using events and activities to promote walking and bicycling. ENFORCEMENT - Partnering with local law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are obeyed in the vicinity of schools (this includes enforcement of speeds, yielding to pedestrians in crossings, and proper walking and bicycling behaviors), and initiating community enforcement such as crossing guard programs. Describe the proposed infrastructure improvement and/or non-infrastructure activity and how implementation will improve conditions with respect to the identified problem(s) above, e.g. improve driver behavior, improve quality of walking environment, decrease accidents, increase safety, increase numbers of students who walk or bike to school, etc. Be specific. Infrastructure description should include critical dimensions of proposed improvement with a plan view or cross-sections shown on a separate sheet. Explain how each component of the 4 E�s below was considered in the project. If one or more were not considered or incorporated, explain. (10) ENGINEERING - Creating operational and physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding schools that reduce speeds and potential conflicts with motor vehicle traffic, and establish safer and fully accessible crossings, walkways, trails and bikeways. EDUCATION - Teaching children about the broad range of transportation choices, instructing them in important lifelong bicycling and walking safety skills, and launching driver safety campaigns in the vicinity of schools. ENCOURAGEMENT - Using events and activities to promote walking and bicycling. ENFORCEMENT - Partnering with local law enforcement to ensure traffic laws are obeyed in the vicinity of schools (this includes enforcement of speeds, yielding to pedestrians in crossings, and proper walking and bicycling behaviors), and initiating community enforcement such as crossing guard programs.

15. Maps Plans And Photographs 10 Points Attach Project Location Maps (8) Include Photographs Of Existing Facilities (2) Attach project location map(s); One map should show the general location of the proposed project. An additional map showing the location of the proposed improvements in relation to the school and other relevant information should be included. (8) Include photographs of the existing site and/or facility if applicable. (2) Please note that this application will be reproduced, so please provide maps in a �reproducible friendly� format (on 8 �� x 11� paper, No Polaroid pictures please). Comments on the projects should be outlined as captions.Attach project location map(s); One map should show the general location of the proposed project. An additional map showing the location of the proposed improvements in relation to the school and other relevant information should be included. (8) Include photographs of the existing site and/or facility if applicable. (2) Please note that this application will be reproduced, so please provide maps in a �reproducible friendly� format (on 8 �� x 11� paper, No Polaroid pictures please). Comments on the projects should be outlined as captions.

16. Project Support10 Points Supporting Organizations (4) Include local agency support Maintenance responsibility and funding (4) Reoccurring cost estimate (2) Describe and document any local organizations, local agencies, citizen support or other project partners participating in the development of this project. (4) Identify responsibility for maintenance and/or ongoing funding, if needed, to ensure the continued success of the project. Provide a letter or resolution of acceptance of responsibility. (4) Estimate the reoccurring funding required for the proposed project. (2) Describe and document any local organizations, local agencies, citizen support or other project partners participating in the development of this project. (4) Identify responsibility for maintenance and/or ongoing funding, if needed, to ensure the continued success of the project. Provide a letter or resolution of acceptance of responsibility. (4) Estimate the reoccurring funding required for the proposed project. (2)

17. Surveillance and Evaluation10 Points Identify Outcomes That Will Be Measured Describe How They Will Be Made And Evaluated Please submit your plan for measuring success. Include projected outcomes, e.g. reduced driver speeds, number of students walking, traffic reduction, etc. How do you plan to gather pre and post data on the percent of students walking and biking to school? (Applicants will be required to complete and submit standard surveys)(10) Please submit your plan for measuring success. Include projected outcomes, e.g. reduced driver speeds, number of students walking, traffic reduction, etc. How do you plan to gather pre and post data on the percent of students walking and biking to school? (Applicants will be required to complete and submit standard surveys)(10)

18. Estimated Project Cost15 Points DETAILED COST ESTIMATE (15) List items with description est. quantities, unit prices and total amount Include items for mobilization, signs and barricades, construction layout, etc. Use guidelines for estimates of engineering Indicate those items being paid for with local funds Handout form for cost estimates Some applicants have chosen to pay for engineering costs to expedite projectHandout form for cost estimates Some applicants have chosen to pay for engineering costs to expedite project