DOT - Community Traffic Safety Grants Support - MRAS

On behalf of the Department of Transportation (DOT), the General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research to support the Road to Zero Coalition, an initiative aimed at reducing traffic fatalities to zero by 2050. The coalition was established in 2016 through a collaboration between the National Safety Council (NSC), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The NSC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and safety, manages this coalition, which includes over 1,500 organizations committed to enhancing roadway safety. The coalition's strategy focuses on three pillars: implementing proven countermeasures, advancing safety technology, and fostering a culture of safety through a systems approach.

The market research aims to gather information on capabilities related to supporting Community Traffic Safety Grants. These grants are part of efforts from 2017-2027 by NSC to address roadway safety across education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency response. Funded projects have included online training programs, educational campaigns, infrastructure improvements for safety management, and more. NHTSA continues its support for innovative cross-sector collaborations that address traffic safety issues using a safe systems approach with the ultimate goal of eliminating roadway deaths by 2050.

The main objective of this cooperative agreement is to enhance traffic safety and eliminate fatal injuries for all road users through Community Traffic Safety Grants. This involves doubling down on evidence-based strategies that have been proven effective in improving road safety. Additionally, it emphasizes advancing life-saving technologies in vehicles and infrastructure while fostering a positive culture centered around road user safety. The funding opportunity also aims at facilitating innovative collaborations across sectors and promoting technology transfer while educating state and local transportation practitioners.

Applicants interested in this opportunity must describe their methodologies for addressing coalition activities and communicating findings effectively. They should propose strategies based on evidence-based practices while identifying innovative resources that can support community networks for stakeholders involved in traffic safety initiatives. Furthermore, applicants should outline their processes for managing a Community Traffic Safety Grant Program that targets specific areas such as pedestrian safety or impaired driving mitigation while discussing potential barriers along with mitigation strategies. Clear objectives must be defined with achievable goals alongside pre/post evaluations ensuring efficient use of federal funds.