Planning work in the four planning-grant communities is set to begin in August. Those plans will include analyzing current conditions, reviewing public outreach results, and recommending both infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions. After plans are completed, communities can apply for programming funding, which can run up to three school years and supports education, encouragement, and/or enforcement activities.
In Lawrence, the programming grant will help the Lawrence Coalition for Safe Streets establish a Cordley Elementary Bike Bus Program, coordinating an adult-led group ride for students. Volunteers will guide the bike bus to encourage biking to and from school while supporting safer bicycling habits. Applications for the next round of SRTS grants are scheduled for spring 2027, with details available through saferoutes.ksdot.gov/grants-and-funding.