What You’ll Gain

·       Training and workshops: Learn more about the national SRTS movement and the Kansas SRTS Program.

·       Resources and funding: Understand the opportunities available for starting and sustaining local SRTS initiatives.

·       Hands-on learning: Apply practical tools and strategies to achieve your community’s goals.

·       Building relationships. Work alongside peers and build a network of individuals working toward a common cause.

·       Leadership and support: Receive personalized guidance from the Kansas SRTS team and connect with SRTS leaders across the state.

Who Should Apply?

The Academy is a great fit for individuals with past experience in SRTS or active transportation in their community who are ready to take their efforts to the next level.

The program is ideal for:

·       Past or present Planning & Programming Grant recipients

·       Current or former Kansas SRTS Advisory Committee members

·       Local or regional planners, engineers, city council members, department heads, or other staff who work on school safety or infrastructure projects

·       School administrators, teachers, or others who lead (or want to start) walking and biking lessons or activities at school

·       Public health officials or advocates who want to help kids be more active and healthy

·       Advocates, parents, caregivers, students, or community members who lead or work on SRTS-related activities in their communities

Program Commitment

The program will run from January through September 2027. Participants must be willing to commit to the following:

·       Participate in eight (8) virtual workshops (1.5 hours each, approximately monthly).

·       Complete short “homework” assignments between workshops (about 1–3 hours each) that put each lesson into practice.

·       Meet one-on-one with the Kansas SRTS Coordinator three (3) times (1 hour each) to talk about your community’s SRTS goals, learn about the program, or receive assistance with assignments.

·       Fill out three (3) short online surveys (5–10 minutes each) to help us understand individual and community needs and improve the Academy program.

·       Attend the Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit in Salina, KS, in person. On Tuesday, September 21, 2027, the day before the Summit, Academy participants will join a workshop to review lessons, practice fieldwork, and discuss the program. The participant or their organization must cover travel costs. The KDOT SRTS Program will grant SRTS Academy participants free registration to the Summit on September 22–23.

How to Apply

Apply using this form by Friday, December 11, 2026. If you have any questions, contact Ann Katt, Kansas SRTS Coordinator at ann.katt@ks.gov.