Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The North Dakota Department of Transportation will be receiving $344,000 in federal funds for traffic safety measures.
The state's congressional delegation on Monday announced the funds, which were awarded by the National Highway Safety Administration.
The programs the federal dollars will fund are meant to reduce crashes as a result of impaired drivers, as well as deaths and injuries caused from individuals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in vehicles. The money will also fund improvements to traffic safety information systems.
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven says these investments are needed as traffic in North Dakota roads continue to increase due to the state's growing population.