Albuquerque Public Schools has secured a $2.7 million federal grant to make walking to school safer, including a major expansion of Walking School Bus programs across the district.
Big Boost for Safe Routes to School
January 25, 2026 at 11:34:43 PM
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Albuquerque Public Schools has been awarded $2.7 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program to improve safety for students walking to and from school. The funding will support APS’s Vision Zero for Youth efforts, including planning, data analysis, and on-the-ground safety programs.
A key component of the investment is the expansion of Walking School Buses—adult-supervised groups of students who walk together along designated routes. District leaders estimate the grant could support up to 50 Walking School Bus programs, helping reduce traffic dangers near schools while encouraging physical activity and community connection.
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