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June 17, 2025




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Governor DeWine, ODOT Announce School Transportation Infrastructure Upgrades

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Pamela Boratyn today announced a $7.6 million investment in infrastructure and education to improve safety for K-12 students who walk or bike to school. 

A total of 24 projects across 12 counties were selected to receive funding through ODOT’s Safe Routes to School [ [link removed] ] program. This statewide initiative helps communities build and improve transportation infrastructure around schools like sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic-calming features.

“These are more than just transportation projects, they are investments in the health, safety, and future of our children,” said Governor DeWine. “These funds will help ensure more Ohio students have safe, accessible options to get to school.”

This year’s funding supports a mix of infrastructure and non-infrastructure initiatives. The 24 awarded projects include right-of-way acquisition, design, and construction between state fiscal years 2026 and 2028, as well as non-infrastructure activities like school travel plans, public education, and safety campaigns in fiscal year 2026.

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*DETAILS: Full List of Safe Routes to School Project Awards* [ [link removed] ]


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"Walking or biking to school is a simple yet powerful way to promote healthier kids, safer neighborhoods, and more connected communities,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. “Safe Routes to School is a key part of ODOT’s broader commitment to active transportation, helping communities thrive by supporting safer streets and encouraging daily physical activity among our youngest citizens.”

Since its inception in 2005, ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program has awarded approximately $90 million to schools, municipalities, health districts, park districts, and non-profit organizations working to improve student safety and promote active transportation.

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