Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act

Senate Bill 436 - Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 436 Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 4:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 436

Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act

This bill requires grant recipients under the public transportation safety program who operate a fixed route bus service to (1) develop a risk reduction program for bus operations to improve safety by reducing the number and rates of accidents, injuries, assaults on bus operators, and fatalities; (2) submit the program to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for review and approval; and (3) implement the approved program.

DOT shall require grant recipients who operates a rail fixed guideway public transportation system that is not subject to regulation by the Federal Railroad Administration to (1) develop a risk reduction program for assaults on rail workers to improve safety by reducing the number and severity of assaults on such workers; (2) submit the program to DOT for review and approval; and (3) implement the approved program.

A grant recipient shall report to DOT any information on each assault on a transit worker for inclusion in the National Transit Database.

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Current Status of Bill S 436

Bill S 436 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2019. Bill S 436 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2019. Bill S 436's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of February 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 436

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 436

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents

- Assault and harassment offenses

- Criminal justice information and records

- Public transit

- Railroads

- Transportation employees

- Transportation safety and security

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 436

Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs, and for other purposes.