Riverside County Receives over $750K in State Traffic Safety Grants
The Riverside University Health System Public Health received more than $750,000 in state traffic safety grants, the RUHS-PH announced Thursday. The grants will be used for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in Riverside County. “We are doing more than just educating our communities; we are indirectly saving lives,” said Kim Saruwatari director of public health. “This grant will allow us to promote safe practices and provide equitable safety solutions for all Riverside County residents,” Saruwatari added. The grants, which are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, run through September 2024 and they include $240,500 for the Child Passenger Safety program, which offers community outreach events, educational classes and training on the installation and use of child safety seats. Also included in the grant are $120,000 for the College Communities Against Drunk, Drugged, and Distracted Driving program which collaborates with local colleges on prevention education and resources to reduce the number of residents killed or injured due to alcohol, drug impaired and distracted driving. The grant included $182,000 for the Be Wiser Teen Impaired/Distracted Driving