Gov. Laura Kelly has announced a $2.69 million federal grant to upgrade the Kansas Department of Transportation’s crash data collection systems.
Currently, KDOT’s system receives electronic reports from the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Kansas Law Enforcement Reporting System. However, nearly half of all crash data must be entered manually due to system incompatibilities with many local law enforcement agencies.
The funding will enable the Kansas Crash Data System to be rebuilt and integrated with local systems statewide. The project also includes the distribution of 1,000 driver’s license scanners to law enforcement to encourage greater adoption of electronic reporting.
PHOTO: Cars crashed heavily in road accident after collision and silhouette of people on city street at night. (Adobe Stock │ #486569664 – bilanol)
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