BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP)– Dozens of nonprofits, municipal police, and state agencies have been awarded grant funding for road safety projects.
The $12.4 million comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is being dispersed through three state grant programs – the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, the State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program, and the Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program.
“Everyone deserves to be safe on Massachusetts streets, whether traveling by car, foot, public transportation, or bike. As individual communities work to address their unique traffic safety concerns, these programs provide resources and supports that will ensure they have the tools they need to protect road users,” said Governor Maura Healey.
“These programs, taken together, represent a holistic approach to addressing road safety concerns. No one agency or approach can resolve these issues, but the combination of prevention, enforcement, education, and outreach initiatives funded through these grants will ensure safer roads for all in Massachusetts,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.
FFY25 Underserved Communities Traffic Safety Grant Program Award Recipients:
Award Recipient
Award Amount
WalkMassachusetts
$59,936
In Control Family Foundation
$75,000
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
$74,999.46
Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc. (PAACA)
$72,533.46
Total
$282,468.92
FFY25 State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Program Award Recipients:
Award Recipient
Award Amount
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
$325,000
Hampden County Sheriff’s Office
$17,140.79
Massachusetts District Attorney’s Association
$203,035.89
Massachusetts State Police
$5,012,940.74
Municipal Police Training Committee
$926,670.08
Office of the Trial Court
$15,212.50
Total
$6,500,000
FFY25 Municipal Road Safety Grant Program Award Recipients:
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every town should receive something it's tax payers money no halifax, hanson,whitman but all towns around them. Long over due to take a hard look at the people making these financial decisions
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