Safe Routes to School Program Informs Possible Applicants

The Safe Routes to School Program will gain $250,000 in grant funds through VTrans in 2008. Jon Kaplan the program's coordinator with VTrans was in Rutland last week discussing the focus of the group and the positive outcomes of the program - reducing obesity in children, cutting down on traffic congestion, improving air quality. Kaplan was also answering questions about the application process as it is different in this phase due to lessons learned in phase 1 of the program. The current phase of the application process will focus on education, encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation. To learn more about the application process or parties involved go to www.saferoutesinfo.org. [Sources: Rutland Herald - Article 1 & Article 2]