COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Department of Transportation
will award $4 million to Ohio schools this year for projects designed
to help children from kindergarten through eighth grade walk or bike to
school safely.
The department will accept applications until March 3 for the Safe Routes to School Program.
Department Director Jerry Wray encourages every community that needs the program to apply.
The
department is currently working with Toledo Public Schools, Akron
Public Schools, and Columbus City Schools to determine ways of improving
safety for students walking and bicycling to the districts’ schools.
Local and regional governments, schools and community organizations are eligible to apply for funding.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state Department of Transportation
will award $4 million to Ohio schools this year for projects designed
to help children from kindergarten through eighth grade walk or bike to
school safely.
The department will accept applications until March 3 for the Safe Routes to School Program.
Department Director Jerry Wray encourages every community that needs the program to apply.
The
department is currently working with Toledo Public Schools, Akron
Public Schools, and Columbus City Schools to determine ways of improving
safety for students walking and bicycling to the districts’ schools.
Local and regional governments, schools and community organizations are eligible to apply for funding.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.