Safe Routes to School Accepting Applications

The Vermont Safe Routes to School program is set to begin accepting 2008 applications to assist in the funding of noninfrastructure activities at schools. There is a free informational meeting for all those interested on January 18th at the Rutland Free Library. Already participating schools and schools not yet in the program are welcome to apply. Jon Kaplan, the Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the Agency of Transportation will be at the Jan. 18th meeting explaining the program and answering questions. [Source: Rutland Herald]