27-0343-10 FFY27 Local Agency General Non-Enforcement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is offering grants to support local agencies in addressing highway safety issues. The goal of this grant is to allow traffic safety partners to develop and implement effective non-enforcement traffic safety programs throughout Illinois. Eligible applicants include local law enforcement agencies, local civic organizations, public and private schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, public health departments, local governmental agencies, nonprofit groups, and under limited circumstances, private individuals and businesses. • Projects may include public information and education campaigns, trainings, and outreach that focus on highway safety issues. • Developing a traffic safety coalition by bringing together partners to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Illinois roadways. • Creating a teen-led program that educates elementary-aged children on the importance of using booster seats and buckling up. • Implementing peer-to-peer teen safety programs covering topics such as seat belt use, speed compliance, impaired and distracted driving, GDL laws, and the crash risks associated with teen passengers. • Providing training related to State traffic safety laws, Safe Kids CPS Certification Courses, or other evidence-based safety education curricula. • Conducting public education and awareness campaigns on traffic laws and safety issues, including occupant protection, heat stroke/hot car awareness, impaired driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, speeding/aggressive driving, and distracted driving.