This category includes non-construction safety-related activities and the reasonable costs to provide safety and educational activities. Proposals should be written to reflect a definitive period for participation. The funded activities must be accessible to the general public or targeted to a broad segment of the general public. Project sponsors using TE funds are encouraged to integrate safety messages and educational opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians into enhancement projects through the development of campaigns, programs, educational materials including maps and brochures, and pedestrian and bicycle enforcement activities.
Project sponsors are encouraged to coordinate these activities with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other modal administrations. This TE activity is not intended to replace or duplicate existing Section 402 funding opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian activities currently available through the State and Community Traffic Safety Program.
Allowable Uses
- Bike/pedestrian safety training, cost of facilitators and classes
- Related training materials such as brochures, videotapes and other training aids.
Unallowable Uses
Budget Items for Consideration
- bicycle route brochures
- signage
- safety training facilitator
- safety training aids
Notes: Contingency amounts more than 10% over a two-year period must be accompanied by a detailed explanation.
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