From left are Joe Reed, physical education teacher at Abingdon Elementary School; Christine Manley, corporate relations associate at Transurban; Mike Collazos, physical education teacher at Abingdon Elementary School; and two Abingdon Elementary School students. Photo Contributed
Arlington Public Schools Safe Routes to School will receive a $5,000 grant this quarter through the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program for an elementary bicycle education program, according to Transurban, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s partner on the 395 Express Lanes project.
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation and Penrose Neighborhood Association also each received a $5,000 grant through the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program this quarter.
The next application deadline for the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program is June 30. Interested organizations and community members can learn more by reading the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program Overview and Guidelines and apply online at 395ExpressLanes.com/grant-application.