Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded $3,048,892.22 to the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission (operating as Administracion De Compensaciones POR Accidentes De Automoviles) under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA 20.600) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. This formula grant supports behavioral highway safety initiatives designed to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage throughout Puerto Rico. The award is contingent upon the awardee's approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Applications, which detail problem identification, performance measures, and countermeasure strategies.

The funded activities encompass a comprehensive range of highway safety programs, including public education campaigns on occupant protection and seat belt usage, law enforcement training and enforcement mobilizations targeting impaired and distracted driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives, traffic records data system improvements, and motorcyclist safety education. The awardee will coordinate with partner organizations including the Puerto Rico Commission of Volunteerism and Community Service and the Governor's Office to deliver these evidence-based countermeasure strategies. As a formula grant program, funding is apportioned based on statutory formulas, with states and territories maintaining flexibility in program administration and project selection within the approved highway safety plan framework.