Between October 2023 and June of this year, state and local law enforcement in Kansas worked almost 1,300 hours in four safety corridors targeted by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).
Approximately 2,600 contacts were completed with the public. This ranged from warnings to citations. The most common citation was for speeding, according to KDOT data that was presented during an update on the Drive to Zero Coalition on Wednesday.
The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is in its first year, and it will last five
"The Safety Corridor Pilot Program aims to decrease fatalities and serious injuries on four highway corridors by implementing proven safety countermeasures, such as increasing the presence of state and local law enforcement,” according to a press release from KDOT.
The four highways KDOT targeted in the program are Interstate 135, U.S. Route 83/50, U.S. Route 69, and U.S. Route 24. They are marked with signage that says, “Safety Corridor/Increased Enforcement”.
"The KHP and law enforcement statewide prioritize the safety of all motorists traveling throughout the state," said Colonel Erik Smith, superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol. "An increased presence on and near the four designated safety corridors deters dangerous driving behaviors that cause an increased risk for crashes. Ensuring that every motorist makes it to their destination safely will continue to be a focus of law enforcement partners across Kansas."
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Source: KQ2.com, Audacy.com
