RFQ-ES01-25 State of NY 2026 Highway Safety Grant Contract.pdf

This document is a State of New York Contract for Grants between the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and Orange County, focusing on the 2026 Highway Safety Grant Application. The contract is a fixed-term agreement running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a total contract amount of $96,820. The project aims to achieve and sustain significant improvements in highway safety in Orange County through education and partnerships with local organizations, including the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council, school districts, law enforcement agencies, and community groups.

The grant is federally funded and will support four part-time Traffic Safety Educators who will deliver school and community educational programs targeting various safety areas such as teen drivers, senior drivers, bicycle and motorcycle safety, distracted driving, and pedestrian safety. The budget includes funding for personnel, commodities like bicycle helmets and educational materials, public awareness efforts, travel expenses, and administrative costs. The program will implement multiple initiatives including driving simulators, "Not One More" teen driving panels, safe driving presentations, and targeted outreach to different demographic groups, with a specific focus on reducing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities through comprehensive prevention education and enforcement collaboration.