CALIFORNIA, STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY

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GRANTS MADE EASY- STEP SCHEDULE A GRANT DESCRIPTION GRANT No. PT17117 1. PROBLEM STATEMENT PAGE l The city of Santa Ana is a dynamic and diverse city. It is a hub of employment within the county drawing hundreds of thousands of persons to the city on a daily basis. With features like the Bowers Museum, Orange County High School for the Arts, Cal State University Fullerton Center for the Arts it is a popular destination of arts aficionados and students. The downtown area has become a popular destination on weekend nights. Over the last few years numerous chic restaurants and bars have opened their doors to welcome patrons. This influx of patrons has greatly increased the number of drivers on the road in the evenings. Many of whom have been drinking. The city of Santa Ana is the home of approximately 330,000 residents. It has approximately 477 miles of local, arterial, and collector roads. They are patrolled by approximately 150 sworn police officers that are fielded either in a patrol assignment or traffic enforcement. The Traffic Division has 17 sworn officers. This includes two Sergeants, three Corporals and twelve officers. Two sworn officers and a corporal are assigned as collision investigators and are not fielded daily for the purpose of traffic enforcement. There are 12 motor officers who are tasked with traffic enforcement, and collision investigation. Since 2011 there has been a dramatic increase if fatality traffic collisions. Many of these fatalities have been the result of alcohol related collisions and pedestrian & bicycle collisions, Injury traffic collisions have also increased although not as dramatic as fatalities. Nearly one half of all injury traffic collisions have been caused by three PCF's, Right of Way, Unsafe Speed, and Signs & Signals. Our City has committed itself to Traffic Safety. In a recently published five year strategic plan, traffic safety was outlined to be a top priority, specifically pedestrian and bicycle safety. In response, the Traffic Division has already begun education programs targeting all children and adults alike. We have published printed material and recorded a public safety program. Through our efforts in education, both grant funded and internally funded measures, we hope to reduced impaired driving and make the roadway safe for all users. The educational efforts, in conjunction with enforcement activities will have a positive effect on the community and make our streets safer. We are looking forward to a successful partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety as we make our streets safer. OTS -38b (Rev. 4116)