Cleveland to Pursue State Grants for Traffic Safety Programs

Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance to allow the Director of Public Safety to seek state funding for road safety initiatives. Under Ord. No. 756-2026, the city is authorized to apply for and accept grants from the Ohio Department of Public Safety specifically for the Fiscal Year 2027 Impaired Driving Enforcement Program and the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. These programs are designed to support efforts to improve public safety and quality of life within Cleveland neighborhoods Department of Public Safety | City of Cleveland Ohio.

The legislation, which was introduced on July 9, 2026, focuses on securing resources for specialized enforcement. Detailed information regarding the application can be found in the 756-2026-A File. While the city has recently passed several other emergency measures, such as Ord. No. 882-2026 and Ord. No. 884-2026, this specific file is dedicated to the Impaired Driving Enforcement and Selective Traffic Enforcement grants.

The ordinance has officially passed the City Council. Residents can monitor future city communications regarding the status of the grant applications and how the awarded funds are eventually allocated to local enforcement programs.

Source record

File
756-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 8, 2026

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