SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 15. Regional grant funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that will help reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. Agencies must provide justification on how the equipment will help make Missouri’s roads safer. Application submissions will be accepted May 15- June 18.
Awards are based on the following criteria:
- Traffic data and statistics
- Proposed impact of the request on reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries
- Participation in the enforcement campaigns with MoDOT Highway Safety Division, and;
- Involvement with the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety
Interested agencies may fill out the application by visiting our website at www.savemolives.com/se. For further inquiries, please contact Ashley Metelski, Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety Representative at (573)472-5885 or ashley.metelski@modot.mo.gov
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