The Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) recently awarded $13 million in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funding through four programs with the goal of making roads safer.
A total of $6.4 million was awarded through the State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program. The program funds state agency efforts that aim to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries. Projects include compliance checks preventing bars and restaurants from serving underage and intoxicated patrons, advanced training for police, and high-visibility enforcement.
A total of $5.6 million was awarded through the Municipal Road Safety Program. The program
provides local police departments with funding for pedestrian and bicyclist safety enforcement, traffic safety equipment, traffic enforcement, officer training and public education.
A total of $767,878 was awarded through the State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program. The program supports state agencies working to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries. Projects include high-visibility traffic enforcement and compliance checks.
A total of $246,009 was awarded through the Community Traffic Safety Grant Program. The program provides nonprofits with resources to improve the safety of road users in their communities. Projects include educational programs for elementary school students, teen drivers and parents.
OGR also provided 2,833 car seats and booster seats to distribute to needy families.