Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
About SRTS
Cabrillo Unified School District’s Safe Routes to School Program is part of a countywide initiative to provide education and programs that will enable school children and families to walk, bicycle and carpool more often to school. CUSD began participating in this program during the 2012/2013 school year. All Cabrillo Unified schools are now participating in the program.
The overall goal of the program is “to make San Mateo County a healthier, safer, more sustainable and environmentally sound community with improved air quality and less traffic congestion by reducing the number of school related automobile trips.”
“The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) is designated to serve as the lead agency for implementation of SRTS projects and programs. The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is the fiscal agent responsible for administering funds for the SRTS Program.”
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SRTS Annual Plan
2017/18 and 2018/19 Funding Update
CUSD was granted SRTS funding this year as of February 1, 2018. SMCOE entered into a new funding cycle with C/CAG this year, and since the federal fiscal year begins in October, funds were delayed this school year by 8 months. Due to this delay, the decision was made to grant funds through the next school year(2018/19). The funds granted are significantly lower than in the past.
2017-2018 SRTS Results
- This October, six CUSD schools participated in International Walk to School Day.
- In March, SRTS partnered with El Granada Dolphin Club to schedule a 2-Day YBike Program for Dolphin Club. Dolphin Club funded the program due to late SRTS funding.
- SRTS coordinated a Family Bike Event at Moonridge Community on April 4th. The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) provided a free bike safety presentation and bike skills course. Lucille Packard Children's Hospital donated over 50 helmets and SVBC provided helmet fittings for Moonridge children. YBike donated their time to fix about 20 bicycles, and SRTS funded the bicycle parts and reflective accessories. HMB Library gave away free books and offered a fun bike-related craft. The Sheriff's Activities League and Moonridge management provided refreshments.
- SRTS participated in the Dia del Niño event at Moonridge on April 27th, providing a bike-powered spin art activity for the children.
- SRTS worked with the City of Half Moon Bay and the Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) to schedule bike-related activities for this year's Youth Summit. Due to lack of SRTS funding, SAL funded the activities this year. SRTS provided supplies for the Blender Bike smoothies, and New Leaf donated the frozen fruit.
- SRTS is seeking grant opportunities to fund the HMBHS Lewis Foster Drive Pathway, Solar Lighting Project. The City of Half Moon Bay has granted a Coastal Development Permit exemption.
- SRTS worked with the Cunha Intermediate staff and the City of Half Moon Bay to install a 3-way STOP at Church and Miramontes Street to improve safety for students. This project is partially completed.
- As part of an ongoing collaboration between CUSD/HMBHS and the City of Half Moon Bay, safety improvements are underway at the crossing on Main St. and Lewis Foster Drive, and should be completed by the end of June.
- Four schools participated in National Bike to School Day on May 9th.
- This year, the Safe Routes to School Coordinator represented CUSD on the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). A DRAFT Plan has been posted. https://www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/390/BicyclePedestrian-Advisory-Committee-BPA
READ MORE about prior year results & audits.