The Washington Traffic Safety Commission funds and administers multiple programs promoting traffic safety across Washington.
Programs & Grants
WTSC’s Motorcycle Safety Program
WTSC’s motorcycle safety program supports effective programs statewide to reduce the number of single and multi-vehicle crashes involving motorcyclists. To enhance motorist awareness of the presence of motorcyclists on or near roadways and safe driving practices that avoid injuries to motorcyclists, public awareness, public service announcements, and other outreach programs are used to enhance driver awareness of motorcyclists.
Washington Motorcycle Safety Program (WMSP)
The Department of Licensing (DOL) receives funding for Washington Motorcycle Safety Program (WMSP) to improve and expand motorcycle rider training, rider endorsements, and motorist awareness programs. This grant also assists WMSP to attend professional development workshops and traffic safety conferences to learn and share best practices with industry experts.
The project focuses on the:
- Creation and distribution of visual and print media
- Outreach materials for effective public communication
- Travel for training and professional development