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 has been awarded a $115,370.65 Formula Grant under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This grant funding will support data program improvements to enhance the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, or integration of the state's core highway safety databases. As the grant recipient, the State Highway Patrol will use the funds to conduct traffic records system enhancements and other safety initiatives aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Ohio. The grant award period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The State Highway Patrol has also received sub-awards from the Ohio Department of Public Safety for certain traffic safety projects and enforcement operations under this federal grant program.

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.