Safe Routes to School

The SDOT Safe Routes to School program is a partnership involving Multimodal Planning, Signal Operations, Arterial Operations, the Seattle Police Department, and Seattle Public Schools.  The goals of the program are to:

• Improve safety along school walking and biking routes
• Increase the number of students who walk or bike to school
• Reduce motor vehicle congestion around schools

SDOT provides the following services to support these goals:

• Walking and biking route improvements
• School speed zone signage and beacons
• School traffic plan recommendations
• Grants for school-based Safe Routes to School programs

Funding for SDOT's Safe Routes to School is provided in large part by Seattle taxpayers through the Bridging the Gap Transportation levy.  Seattle is unique among American cities in providing ongoing dedicated local funding for Safe Routes to School.  Other funding sources include the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.