Section 405(C) state traffic safety information system improvements grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.22; 23 U.S.C. & 405(C)) - grant to support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness,…

The Arkansas State Police received a $196,808.72 Formula Grant award under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This grant funding will support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of core highway safety databases maintained by the Arkansas State Police. Eligible activities include enhancing traffic records systems, training law enforcement, conducting public education campaigns, and implementing evidence-based strategies to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the state. The grant has a performance period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027.

Section 405(C) state traffic safety information system improvements grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.22; 23 U.S.C. & 405(C)) - grant to support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of core highway safety databases. Section 405(C) funding is avialable for state traffic safety information system improvements. Qualifying states are those that have a traffic records coordinating committee (TRCC); designated TRCC coordinator; and an approved state traffic records strategic plan. These funds are apportioned using statutory apportionment formula. These funds are provided to the state and territorial highway safety offices based on an approved triennial highway safety plan that details problem identification, public participation and engagement, performance measures, countermeasure strategies for programming funds and an approved annual grant application that details planned projects using identified countermeasure strategies for programming funds to help reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes.