STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY

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and effective way to reduce the severity of injuries in crashes and promote safer riding practices throughout the community. Research consistently shows that helmets, when properly fitted, helmets are proven to significantly reduce the severity of head injuries in bicycle crashes. It is our goal to ensure that individuals receive appropriately sized helmets and be fitted correctly in order to maximizes safety impact. Also, the top three primary crash factors are improper turning, unsafe speed, right of way. Improper movement resulted in 2 fatal crashes with 2 victims killed and causing an additional 227 crashes with 227. Unsafe speeding caused one fatal crash with one victim killed, as well as causing 357 crashes resulting in 357 victims injured. Right of way caused 308 crashes, with 309 victims injured. These factors highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies to reduce crashes and improve roadway safety for all in our community. Define the target population the grant intends to serve and how they are affected by the problem(s). Santa Ana Police department will be implementing evidence-based traffic safety measures to significantly reduce the number of crashes at identified hotspots. This includes high visibility enforcement activities such as DUI Saturation, DUI/DL, Checkpoints, among others. We will implement strategies to identify and address the issue of unlicensed drivers through education and enforcement; thereby reducing the risk of crashes caused by individuals without valid driving credentials. We will focus on pedestrian traffic incidents by implementing awareness campaigns and safety equipment distribution to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on city streets. We will establish community outreach programs to educate residents and commuters about the importance of traffic safety and garnering their support for sustainable, long-term changes. By addressing these key issues, Santa Ana Police Department seeks to create a safer and more efficient transportation environment in the City of Santa Ana, accommodating the daily influx of workers, addressing the challenge of unlicensed drivers, and improving the quality of life for its residents and providing services to the at-risk traffic parties within the City of Santa Ana. This includes all pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, seniors, children, etc. The City of Santa Ana is densely populated and has a large pedestrian traffic presence and children walk to school every day in the neighborhoods. Our goal is to keep everyone on our roadways safe. 2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES A. Goals: 1. Reduce the number of persons killed in traffic crashes. 2. Reduce the number of persons injured in traffic crashes. 3. Reduce the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes. 4. Reduce the number of pedestrians injured in traffic crashes. 5. Reduce the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes. 6. Reduce the number of bicyclists injured in traffic crashes. 7. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol-involved crashes. 8. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol-involved crashes. 9. Reduce the number of persons killed in drug-involved crashes. 10. Reduce the number of persons injured in drug-involved crashes. 11. Reduce the number of persons killed in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes. 12. Reduce the number of persons injured in alcohol/drug combo-involved crashes. 13. Reduce the number of motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes. 14. Reduce the number of motorcyclists injured in traffic crashes. 15. Reduce hit & run fatal crashes. 16. Reduce hit & run injury crashes. 17. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours)fatal crashes. 18. Reduce nighttime (2100 - 0259 hours) injury crashes. B. Objectives: Target Number 1. Issue a news release announcing the kick-off of the grant by December 31 st. The 1 kick-off news releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be 9/15/2025 7:39:02 AM Page 6 of 24