Raleigh, N.C. - Governor Pat McCrory announced that $50 million will be dedicated to improving highway safety and reducing the number of traffic accidents throughout North Carolina. 
“These investments in road safety will help save lives,” said Governor McCrory. “One of my top priorities as governor is to ensure the safety and security of all North Carolinians.”

Improvements supported by these funds include high friction pavement, which improves friction during wet weather and reduces the risk of hydroplaning related accidents. Other safety improvements supported by these allocations include the addition of turn lanes, as well as the installation of new guardrails and traffic signals. 

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program will distribute $1 million to each of the Department of Transportation’s 14 Transportation Divisions and the remaining $36 million will be targeted to combat safety hazards across the state using a data driven process. The selection criteria evaluates local crash data among other metrics. Additionally, citizen groups, local elected officials and community leaders help identify specific traffic hazards to be considered for safety funds. 

The Governor's Highway Safety Program is dedicated to promoting highway safety awareness to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in the state of North Carolina through the planning and execution of safety programs.

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