Each state has a State Highway Traffic Safety Section that receives and manages funding from the

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for implementing behavioral programs aimed

at improving traffic safety.The State Highway Traffic Safety Section of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT-SHTSS)

serves that function in Montana, under the leadership of the Governor’s Representative for

Highway Traffic Safety.

Applications are now being accepted for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 (October 1, 2023 through September 30,

2024) projects. All programs and projects must support strategies set forth in Montana's Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan (CHSP).

The purpose of the CHSP is to provide a data driven, system-wide, comprehensive, collaborative

approach to road safety in Montana.

Contact any of the following MDT-SHTSS staff if you have any questions or comments about

the application process:

Janet Kenny, State Highway Traffic Safety Supervisor: (406) 444-7417 or jakenny@mt.gov

Sheila Cozzie, Transportation Planner, Cultural Liaison: (406) 444-7301 or scozzie@mt.gov

Kevin Dusko, Transportation Planner, Impaired Driving: (406) 444-7411 or kedusko@mt.gov

Spencer Harris, Transportation Planner, Law Enforcement Liaison: (406) 444-0856 or sharris@mt.gov

Mark Keeffe, Operations Research Analyst: (406) 444-3430 or mkeeffe@mt.gov

Jennifer Wilson, Transportation Planner, Occupant Protection: (406) 444-0809 or jewilson@mt.gov