The purpose of the project proposed by the new york state department of transportation is to 1)increase the number of contacts with commercial motor vehicles and in turn, have a positive effect…

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded a $474,996 Project Grant to the New York State Department of Transportation under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237). The purpose of this grant is to 1) increase the number of contacts with commercial motor vehicles in order to have a positive effect on reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities, and 2) focus on size and weight regulations to aid in preserving the state's roadways and keep conditions safe for all motorists. The funding will support the Department of Transportation New York's efforts to add 4,000 contacts with drivers, a 10% increase from their 2022 grant proposal. The project has a performance period from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2025.

The purpose of the project proposed by the new york state department of transportation is to 1)increase the number of contacts with commercial motor vehicles and in turn, have a positive effect onreducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. 2) additional focus on size and weight regulationswill aid in preserving the states roadways and keep conditions safe for all motorists. 3) add 4,000CONTACTS with drivers, a 10 increase from new york state department of transportations 2022 ruralroutes grant proposal of 3,630.