Safe Routes to Schools is meant to improve safety for children in grades K-12 who walk and bicycle to school, Caltrans reported.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our children,” said Caltrans Director Cindy McKim. “By improving safety, more children are encouraged to walk and bicycle to school, ultimately resulting in healthier children and less traffic congestion around schools.”
Caltrans officials said the funding will pay for new crosswalks, curb ramps, sidewalks, bicycle paths, traffic signals, flashing beacons, signs, striping and pedestrian countdown signals.
One of the awarded projects was in Lake County.
The city of Clearlake will receive $130,050 in state funds to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk along Austin Road and Pine Street to benefit students traveling to Burns Valley Elementary School.
The total project cost is $144,500, with the city providing a $14,450 match.
Clearlake City Administrator Dale Neiman had informed the Clearlake City Council at its Oct. 14 meeting that the city was eligible for the funds, and that City Engineer Bob Galusha was finalizing the paperwork.
Caltrans said California was the first state to legislate its own Safe Routes to School program with dedicated funding in 1999.
To date, the state has awarded $268 million for Safe Routes to School projects, Caltrans reported.
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