ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 94/100
Massachusetts Safe Routes to School — 2026 Signs and Lines Program
MassDOT's 2026 Signs and Lines Program provides design services and up to $14,000 in construction funding for low-cost safety and accessibility improvements around public elementary, middle and high schools.
FundingUp to $14,000 in construction funding plus MassDOT design services for selected low-cost school-area safety projects. The program is reimbursement-based for eligible municipal spending.
DeadlineSeptember 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Last verifiedAugust 30, 2026
Required next actionReview the 2026-2027 Signs and Lines guidance, confirm the proposed project is an eligible low-cost safety improvement around a public school, coordinate between the school and municipality, document the specific walking, bicycling or wheeled-mobility barrier, and submit the required application before September 25.
Broad Eligibility
The program supports selected municipalities implementing low-cost infrastructure projects around Massachusetts public elementary, middle or high schools. Current examples include new signage and pavement markings that improve safety and accessibility. Applicants should use the current guidance for all eligibility and reimbursement requirements.
Atlas Analysis
A focused but highly actionable school-safety opportunity. The award size is modest, but the program directly targets barriers affecting student walking, bicycling and mobility around schools and includes design support in addition to up to $14,000 in construction reimbursement.
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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 ↗
