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 Ohio Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol Division was awarded a $550,941.04 Formula Grant by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the CFDA 20.616 National Priority Safety Programs. The funding will be used to support data program improvements in the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of core highway safety databases in Ohio. Eligible activities include traffic records system enhancements, law enforcement training, public education campaigns, and implementation of evidence-based countermeasures to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The grant has a performance period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The State Highway Patrol may also receive sub-awards from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for certain traffic safety projects and enforcement operations under this grant.

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.