Milpitas awarded $2.9M federal grant to create Safe Routes to School
Briefly

The city of Milpitas has been awarded a significant $2.9 million grant aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety at intersections near schools, addressing known safety concerns.
The Safe Routes to School project will enhance safety measures including improved signage, visibility, and pedestrian crossings, specifically prioritizing intersections with reported safety issues.
In addition to the SS4A grant, Milpitas is seeking further funding of $8.1 million from the statewide and regional ATP grant programs to improve school routes.
Measure J, which voters will decide on, is a locally controlled funding measure that can only be spent to benefit Milpitas residents, ensuring community involvement.
Read at The Mercury News
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