Highway Safety Grants

The following goals and objectives are part of Maine's plan to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage resulting from traffic crashes. The Bureau of Highway Safety addresses those highway safety problems that relate to the human behavioral factors of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and other highway users. It documents, to the extent possible, the severity of identified problem areas. As in prior years, the BHS is incorporating the flexibility needed to support selected prevention activities (e.g., bicycle safety programs for children) that help avoid deaths and injuries.

Funds are allocated to broad categories that include:

Occupant Restraints (for adults and children);
Traffic Records;
Emergency Medical Services;
Program Management;
Pupil Transportation;
Community Traffic Safety Programs;
Youth Alcohol;
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety; and
Traffic Engineering Services.

Within these broad categories, funds are programmed to support training, public information and education, equipment acquisition, staff support and program administration. Funded projects can provide direct services and/or system improvements.

AGENCY INFORMATION

Highway Safety Grants