The application period for funding road traffic safety projects has started. Applications are accepted until 30 August 2019.
The objectives are innovative thinking, experimentation and research
“Project funding is intended for supporting the experimentation with and implementation of new approaches and ideas", says Annu Korhonen, Chief Adviser at Traficom in charge of coordinating the state funding. This year, 200 000 euro is reserved for project funding.
Municipalities, joint municipal authorities and other non-profit organisations are eligible to apply. State funding can be granted for up to 75% of eligible costs, although it typically covers 50%.
The themes are school journeys, and walking and cycling safety in land use planning
The following road safety themes are in particular focus in 2019:
• Traffic safety for young people
• Walking and cycling safety in land use planning
The objective of the first theme is to encourage municipalities and communities to come up with ways to improve traffic safety for young people, in particular.
“Young people are still learning their roles and responsibilities in a community, and traffic safety should be a part of this,” Korhonen says. “Traffic education may be difficult to incorporate into upper secondary education, which is why we hope to receive project proposals concerning not only education but also other forms of youth work or youth activities.”
The second theme is designed to promote walking and cycling. A clear urban structure is imperative for increasing walking and cycling: every-day services must be within safe access on foot or by bicycle.
“Projects eligible for state funding can, for example, investigate new procedures for ensuring safety in land use planning”, says Korhonen.
Hoping for results which are also of benefit to the others
The aim is to fund projects generating results, experiences and concepts, which can be utilised in other areas.
In 2018, 10 projects received funding. Learn more about them on Traficom pages of state funding.
The application deadline is 30 August 2019. Submit your application by email to kirjaamo@trafi.fi and valtionavustus@trafi.fi .
The application should be submitted using the form provided. State funding for promotion of road traffic safety application form and guidelines 2019 (link in Finnish only)
Further information:
More information about the state funding and project grant application instructions and forms (link in Finnish only).
Chief Adviser Annu Korhonen, tel. +358 29 534 5229,
Chief Adviser Inkeri Parkkari, tel. +358 29 5347 089,
litu.valtionavustus@traficom.fi .