Governor Walker approves more than $3.3 million for Safe Routes to School projects
December 3, 2012
Governor Scott Walker today announced grants totaling $3,388,573, which will assist 17 Wisconsin communities with Safe Routes to School projects in 2013. The federally-funded reimbursement program encourages children in grades K-8 to walk or bike to school, when safe and practical.
"We are proud to partner with local communities to develop safe bicycling and walking accommodations for our students," said Governor Walker. "Promoting these forms of transportation creates healthy habits at a young age."
2013 projects include multi-use trails, bike racks, traffic calming, sidewalk improvements, bike and pedestrian education, and enforcement activities. Of the 17 projects, five are for planning purposes, while 12 are for infrastructure improvements to support existing Safe Routes to School programs.
Since 2007, WisDOT has distributed approximately $13 million in federal funds for projects that make biking and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative. Additional information about WisDOT’s Safe Routes to School program is on the WisDOT web site.
For more information, contact:
Tressie Kamp, WisDOT Multi-Modal program manager
(608) 266-3973,
tressie.kamp@dot.wi.gov
List of 2013 Safe Routes to School projects and contact information
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Project Name
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Primary Contact
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Title
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Phone Number
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St. Croix Falls School District
Safe Routes to School Plan
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Julie Neuman
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Safe Routes to School Coordinator
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651-303-5003
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Barron Area School District
Safe Routes to School Plan
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Monti Hallberg
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District Administrator
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715-537-5612
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City of Wauwatosa
Safe Routes to School Plan
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Jeff Roznowski
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Alderman
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414-258-0633
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Richland School District
Safe Routes to School Plan
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David Guy
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Principal
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608-647-6381
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West Bend School District
Safe Routes to School Plan
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Dave Ross
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Facilities Director
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262-335-7880
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La Crosse County Safe Routes to School Program and infrastructure improvements
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Virginia Loehr
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Safe Routes to School Coordinator
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608-785-9833
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East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Safe Routes to School Program
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Melissa Kraemer Badtke
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Safe Routes to School Coordinator
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920-751-4770
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City of Wauwatosa signage, bike racks, and education/enforcement programs
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Jeff Roznowski
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Alderman
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414-258-0633
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City of La Crosse signage and intersection improvements
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Liana Escott
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Community Development Administrator
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608-789-7512
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Brown Deer sidewalks, crossing improvements, multi-use path, and signage
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Dr. Deborah Kerr
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Superintendent
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414-371-6750
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Milwaukee Public Schools Bicycle Education and Bicycle-Pedestrian Encouragement programs
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Margaret Barrett
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Director of Recreation
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414-475-8844
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Madison Metropolitan School District Safe Routes to School Program
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Tim Peterson
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Assistant Director, Curriculum and Instruction
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715-663-5217
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City of Omro crossing improvements, signage and speed display, multi-use path, bicycle shop
supplies and educational activities
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Linda Kutchenriter
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City Administrator
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920-685-7000
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Town of Three Lakes sidewalk improvements and multi-use path
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Sue Harris
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Clerk/Treasurer
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715-546-3316
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City of Green Lake sidewalk improvements, bicycle parking, Safe Routes to School coordination
and educational programs
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Glen McCarty
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Public Works Director
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920-369-8394
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City of Greenfield intersection improvements, traffic calming efforts, signage and educational
programs
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Richard Sokol
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Director of Neighborhood Services
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414-329-5324
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Village of Prairie du Sac multi-use path, intersection improvements, bicycle racks, education
and enforcement activities
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Alan Wildman
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Administrator
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608-643-2421
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