Richmond, VA – According to the state officials, applications may be submitted by local governments, state agencies, institutions of higher learning and nonprofits serving Virginia with transportation programs.
Grant applications are due February 28, 2024.
Grant funding is available in many areas of highway safety such as pedestrian safety, motorcycle safety, speed prevention, and drunk and distracted driving prevention:
- Pedestrian safety – Vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists need your support. In 2023, 132 pedestrians were killed in crashes. DMV is looking to fund programs that share pedestrian safety education in their communities or help in enforcement surrounding areas that are problematic for pedestrians.
- Motorcycle safety – In 2023, there were 2,125 crashes on Virginia’s roadways involving motorcycles. Motorcyclists need drivers to share the road and up-to-date training for motorcyclists is vital for safe travel. DMV is looking to fund programs that raise awareness around motorcyclist training, promoting the importance of helmets or promoting safe operation of motorcycles through public information campaigns.
- Speed prevention – Speeding is a primary factor in crashes year after year. In 2023, speed was a factor in 25,229 crashes resulting in 446 deaths. Programs focused on prevention, enforcement and raising public awareness surrounding the dangers of speeding could receive vital funding from DMV.
- Drunk driving prevention – Last year, 252 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes. DMV wants to partner with organizations that seek to share information and raise enforcement to help prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel.
