Federal funds are made available to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE) annually through the US Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in order to promote roadway safety in Illinois. Key goals of the Highway Safety Program include: reducing motor vehicle crashes, fatalities and injuries, increasing the use of occupant protection devices, and reducing impaired driving.
In FY 2020, IDOT is accepting applications for the following initiatives:
Applications were to be submitted by March 3, 2020. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Up to $20,000,000 is available for 40 awards. Individual award amounts will vary.