The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Monday announced $12.9 million in federal highway safety grants as part of an effort to prevent fatal crashes and improve highway safety.
MDOT said the funds will go to counties, and organizations around Maryland.
The awards are based on local crash data and can be used for programs to curb impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, boost seat belt use, and improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists…