Generally speaking, schools are not liable for student property stored on
school grounds. One thing that could prevent theft would be to distribute tips to bicyclists on ways to secure bikes on school property. The tip sheet could include the following topics:
Policy & funding
Are schools liable for bicycle theft that occurs on school property?
Are projects funded by the SRTS program subject to state or federal prevailing wages, or both?
Since the federal SRTS program is administered in each state by that state's Dept of Transportation (DOT), the DOT in the state of interest is in a better position to answer your question. To find the SRTS Coordinator within each state, please visit our Find State Contacts page, and once there click on the state of interest in the map or from the drop-down menu.
Is a local match required to receive federal Safe Routes to School funding?
According to the federal Safe Routes to School guidance, a local match is not required to receive the federal SRTS program.
Will my state be accepting more SRTS project applications?
The best person to address this question is the Safe Routes to School Coordiantor within your state's Department of Transportation. To view your state program's website and obtain the contact information of your SRTS Coordinator, please visit our Find State Contacts page.
How far must I live from school before I must ride the bus?
Generally, the board of education will set a no-transportation area, meaning if you live within a certain distance of the school site, transportation, such as a school bus, will not be provided for you. Because these distances are determined locally, we do not know what that distance is for your school.
However, there are people that you should contact with your question. Your school district's superintendent's office will have the information you are looking for.
How can I find out if Safe Routes efforts are going on in my community?
One way is to contact the school(s) of interest and ask what if they are participating in the Safe Routes to School program and who is the local contact person.
Another way is to view the National Center's project list database and interactive map and search within your state for towns and schools that have or will receive funding.
School Crossing Safety Audit Form
Addresses physical and traffic conditions at school crossings using a rating system. An accompanying document describes the process and purpose of conducting an audit. This succinct form can help to evaluate and compare the safety of different intersections within the school zone.
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