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Regional, State and Federal Roles

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Regional, State and Federal Roles

Regional, state and federal transportation authorities address connectivity across local jurisdictions and establish area transportation plans.  Local agencies’ transportation projects, including safe routes to school improvements, need to be part of the area transportation plan to obtain priority in regional, state and federal funding programs.

SRTS Toolkit
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Regional Agencies and Special Districts

While local governments maintain local transportation infrastructure within cities and counties, regional transportation authorities address connectivity across local jurisdictions and establish area transportation plans.

SRTS Toolkit

State and Federal

State and Federal programs provide both funding and guidance to local transportation programs through numerous agencies, boards, commissions and offices.

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Creating Safe Walking and Bicycling Communities: Safe Routes to School Decision Maker’s Toolkit
This guide explains active transportation and the conditions in a community that support safe walking and bicycling to schools and other neighborhood destinations.

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Understanding SB 375: Regional Planning for Transportation, Housing & the Environment
A concise introduction to regional planning as revised by SB 375, including how regional planning relates to cities and counties in a region.

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Caltrans Safe Routes to School Programs
Information on state policy regarding applying for federal and state SRTS funding.

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Visit the Glossary
Getting lost in all the agencies, programs and acronyms? For help visit the Glossary, an Appendix of Creating Safe Walking and Bicycling Communities.

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