Tri-Valley police departments awarded $275K in state grants to increase road safety

Law enforcement agencies across the Tri-Valley recently received tens of thousands of dollars each in grant funding from the state to improve road safety through ongoing enforcement and education programs.

Recipient agencies of the traffic enforcement program grant — awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety — included police departments in Livermore ($90,000), Pleasanton ($60,000) and San Ramon ($40,000) as well as Dublin Police Services ($85,000).

Additionally, the San Ramon Police Department received an OTS grant worth $88,500 for traffic records improvements, according to SRPD Lt. Tami Williams.

While the Danville Police Department applied for OTS grants, the agency was ultimately not awarded the funds, according to town spokesperson Jenn Starnes.

“Through focused traffic enforcement and education, we’re working toward a future where everyone will be safe on California roads,” OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty said in a statement. “By encouraging people to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a strong road safety culture together.”

The grant supports programs and resources including DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers, community presentations on traffic safety issues, officer training and/or recertification as well as enforcement operations focused on distracted driving and top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running and improper turning or lane changes.

The enforcement and educational programs are meant to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on the road, according to a statement from officials at the Livermore Police Department.

The grant is offered through the state’s traffic enforcement program with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“We are grateful to receive this grant, which will strengthen our traffic enforcement efforts and improve road safety,” LPD Sgt. Scott Harrison said.

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