Agenda - 10-20-20; 8-c - North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program – Orange County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Project and Approval of Budget Amendment #2-A

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Page 2 of 6Version1.0 rumble strips. Radar speed signs are a proven traffic calming solution to raise the speed awareness of oncoming drivers. Studies repeatedly show that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders WILL slow down up to 80% of the time. Typical average speed reductions are 10-20%, and overall compliance with the posted speed limit will increase by 30-60%. Orange County has continued to see an increase in speeding violations. Speeding continues to be a leading cause of crashes within our county. With funding for one Radar, more officers can be placed in areas to combat this concern. Our hope is that more enforcement leads to less crashes. To be completed by law enforcement agencies seeking first year grant: Provide the agency's number of sworn officers 105 Does the agency currently have a dedicated traffic or DWI unit?Yes No If a dedicated traffic or DWI unit exists, how many officers are assigned to the unit? For applicants requesting enforcement grants, please provide the following county fatality rankings: Information can be located at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Law-Enforcement/Pages/Law-Enforcement-Reporting.aspx) Overall Fatality Ranking:48 Alcohol Fatality Ranking:40 Unrestrained Fatality Ranking:56 Speed Related Fatalities:34 Other Applicable Rankings: (Specify) As part of this project all law enforcement agencies must enter traffic enforcement citations data of their agency for the past three years. Year 2017 Occupant Protection Citations 2 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 547 Year 2018 Occupant Protection Citations 3 DWI Citations 34 Speed Citations 388 Year 2019 Occupant Protection Citations 7 DWI Citations 64 Speed Citations 578 Goals and Objectives (Provide at least one SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely) goals and objectives. For more detailed information see “How to write an effective traffic safety project” located at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Law-Enforcement/Pages/Law-Enforcement-Reporting.aspx) Goal #1: Promote highway safety within Region 5 with increased efforts to raise seatbelt use above 92.5% by September 30, 2021. Raise the law enforcement agency participation rate in Region 5 from the 2018-2019 average of 86% to an average of 94% reporting by September 30, 2021. Objectives: Conduct a minimum of four Law Enforcement County Coordinator (LECC) meetings to discuss current highway safety activities, GHSP issues, training opportunities, and legal updates and concerns. Gather LECC monthly reports, awarding 25 GHSP STEP system credits for Coordinators each month they submit one. Compile a quarterly regional report for GHSP that includes a summary of the reports from the LECC's and the activities by the RLEL. Promote nighttime seatbelt initiatives, GHSP campaigns and events within the region. Host annual "Kick Off" event meetings to set agendas, coordinate quarterly meetings and provide information flow regarding GHSP campaigns. Goal #2: Objectives: Goal #3: 4