Massachusetts Safe Routes to School — 2026 Infrastructure Project Funding Program

MassDOT is accepting 2026 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Project applications through October 16, 2026 for school-area transportation improvements that make walking, bicycling and wheeled mobility safer and more accessible.

FundingProject funding amount is not stated on MassDOT's public 2026 program page. Applicants must use the 2026 Infrastructure Application Guidance in MaPIT for project requirements, budget rules and any funding limits.

DeadlineOctober 16, 2026. MassDOT's transportation-planning calendar lists the application deadline at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026

Required next actionConfirm the school/community project fits the 2026 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure guidance, secure or request a GeoDOT account, assemble the school-area safety need and proposed infrastructure scope, develop the budget and supporting documentation required in the guidance, and submit through the Massachusetts Project Intake Tool (MaPIT) before the October 16 deadline.

Broad Eligibility

MassDOT's 2026 program is designed for Safe Routes to School infrastructure projects serving Massachusetts school communities. The public page directs applicants to the current guidance and MaPIT for the controlling eligibility, project and application rules. School districts should coordinate with the responsible municipality or public agency where required by the guidance.

Atlas Analysis

A strong school-safety and public-health infrastructure opportunity because it can remove built-environment barriers to walking, bicycling and accessible mobility around schools. Atlas does not publish a dollar ceiling because MassDOT's current public program page does not state one; applicants should rely on the 2026 guidance inside the application process.

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Source verificationOfficial government source · www.mass.govAtlas last verified this record August 30, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗