Safe Routes Utah

FUNDING State Year: July 1

Programmed Funding 2021: $1.4 million 2022: $1.4 million 2023: $1.4 million

CONTACT Travis Evans 801 965-4486 tpevans@utah.gov

Kristen Hoschouer khoschouer@utah.gov 801 554-5049

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Since 2007, 75 projects have been funded including both infrastructure improvements and non-infrastructure activities. UDOT announced 7 new projects for Fiscal Years 2019-2021.

Safe Routes Utah encourages students to walk or bike to school at least three days a week in September and April. Thousands of students from schools across the state participate in the two events called the Walk More in Four Challenge.

Safe Routes Utah gives parents programs and tools that support a safe walking or riding environment for children traveling to and from neighborhood schools.

Utah Governor Gary Herbert walks to school with kids .

Programs:

School Assemblies: Safe Routes Utah sponsors school events that encourage parents and kids to adopt good safety practices at all times, not just on the way to school.

Crossing Guard Training: The UDOT Crossing Guard Fundamentals DVD and Quick Reference are aids to law enforcement agencies who have the responsibility to train crossing guards.

Infrastructure Projects: Improvements, such as sidewalks, paved trails and installed bike racks are eligible for funding.