CHELMSFORD, MA — The Chelmsford Police Department has been awarded $40,566 in federal funding as part of a statewide initiative aimed at improving road safety.
The funding is part of $13 million in grants announced Friday by the Healey-Driscoll administration to help prevent crashes, strengthen traffic enforcement and improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.
Chelmsford received $29,982 through the Municipal Road Safety Grant Program and another $10,584 through the State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program.
The grants will support initiatives including traffic enforcement, police training, safety equipment, crash investigation tools and public education.
The funding is being distributed through four programs administered by the state's Office of Grants and Research, using federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"We want to make Massachusetts roads the safest they can be for residents, families, workers and everyone who travels through our communities," Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement.
The Municipal Road Safety Grant Program alone is providing approximately $5.6 million to police departments across Massachusetts.
The state also awarded grants to state agencies and nonprofit organizations for traffic safety programs, including education for children, teenage drivers and families.
The complete list of grant recipients and award amounts is available in the state's announcement.
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