The Chattanoogan
The city of East Ridge has been awarded both applications submitted by the city for the Safe Routes to School Grant for a total of $229,442.
The SRTS Program seeks to encourage students and their families to walk or bike rather than use vehicles to transport them to school, especially if they live close to the school.
An award of $204,442 financed by the state at 100 percent (no local match is required) will fund improvements to create or improve existing sidewalks adjacent to East Ridge Elementary. The second grant of $25,000 financed by the state at 100 percent (no local match is required) will fund a project for educational activities to promote walking or biking to school.
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