Plano receives grant to fund traffic enforcement in high crash areas

Plano is set to receive grant funding, which will help cover the costs for law enforcement activities at high crash intersections within the city.

A resolution to receive partial reimbursement for nearly $153,806 grant was approved by Plano City Council during the Oct. 14 meeting. The city is required to provide around $33,832 in local matching funds while more than $119,973 will be reimbursed through federal funding for the grant.

Two-minute impact

Grant funding will be received through the Texas Highway Traffic Safety Program, which is allocated by the Texas Department of Transportation, according to city documents. The grant will help cover expenses for enforcing traffic laws, primarily at intersections with higher numbers of red light crashes.

Per city documents, the funding allocated by the Texas Department of Transportation will be used to pay for overtime, benefits, administrative and operating expenses for Plano police officers. The city plans to use 45 individuals working on the project, based on the agreement included in the council agenda.

Based on the agreement, the project will be concentrated in two areas:

• Between Parker Road to the north and the service road for SH 190 to the south, located between Alma Drive and Avenue K
• Between Legacy Drive to the north and Parker Road to the south, located between Alma Drive and Avenue K.

What else?

The $33,832 in local funds for the fiscal year 2024-25 grant will be budgeted through Plano’s traffic safety fund, according to city documents.