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The period of performance of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution by both Parties, but not earlier than October 1, 2022, and remain in effect until September 30, 2023, unless terminated sooner, as provided herein. 3. SCOPE OF WORK Problem and Opportunity Statement The main causes of serious injury and fatality collisions on Washington's roadways are driver impairment through drug and/or alcohol use, and distracted driving. In addition, nearly one in every three fatal crashes between 2016 and 2020 involved speeding as a contributing factor. Despite an increased seat belt use rate in 2021, the number of unrestrained fatalities and serious injuries have increased to the highest number since before 2010. Since 2019, unrestrained fatalities have increased over 30 percent and serious injuries have increased 58 percent. Motorcyclists also represent a high number of injured and killed because of unsafe and poorly trained riders and the challenges vehicle drivers face in observing motorcycles on the road. In 2020, Washington experienced a 40 percent reduction in proactive traffic safety enforcement across the state. The priorities for Region 12 include impaired driving, which data show comprise 40.75% of all vehicular fatalities in this region; distracted driving and unrestrained, which data show comprise 26% of fatalities; and, speeding, which data show comprise 22% of fatalities. Local law enforcement report speeding has become increasingly challenging, which is why the Region 12 Target Zero Task Force is requesting half its budget be allocated to address speeding. Proiect Purpose and Strategy: This project will fund High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) and Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (TSEP) patrols to prevent impaired driving, distracted driving, seat belt use, speeding, and motorcycle safety. High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) and Traffic Safety Enforcement Program (TSEP) patrols are designed to create deterrence by increasing the expectation of a citation/fine/arrest. Officers may also remove high risk (impaired) drivers when encountered. So together, this countermeasure works by preventing dangerous driving behaviors and stopping those who still decide to engage in those behaviors. Funding and events will be organized by local TZMs, LELs, and their local Target Zero Task Force. Task forces will use local data and professional judgement to determine enforcement priorities for their jurisdictions and will schedule and plan enforcement and outreach activities. Regional participation in the following National Campaigns is mandatory: