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 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) was awarded a $1,450,164.66 formula grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) on October 1, 2023. This funding supports the state's ongoing efforts to improve the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, and integration of its core highway safety data systems and databases. Specifically, the grant enables OTS to implement strategic projects and initiatives focused on enhancing the state's traffic records information system. This includes activities such as data program improvements, law enforcement training, public education campaigns, and the deployment of evidence-based countermeasures to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in California. The funding will be utilized over a multi-year performance period 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.