Section 402 state and community highway safety grant

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities a $158,852.62 formula grant under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA 20.600) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. This grant funding supports the State's efforts to improve highway safety and reduce traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries through various programs administered at the state and local levels. At the state level, the Department of Transportation will use the funds to administer highway safety programs. At the local level, a portion of the funding in the amount of an undisclosed amount will be subawarded to the Anchorage Police Department to support their traffic safety initiatives. The State and Community Highway Safety program aims to create a safer driving environment and reduce motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries nationwide by fostering state-led, data-driven programs.