Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
3/9/2024, 8:15 AMSummary of Bill HR 1668
Bill 118 hr 1668, also known as the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by implementing various measures to reduce accidents and fatalities involving these individuals.One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund infrastructure projects that enhance the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. This includes the construction of sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalks, as well as the installation of traffic calming measures and improved lighting in high-risk areas.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of educational programs to promote safe walking and biking practices, particularly among children and vulnerable populations. These programs would focus on teaching individuals about the importance of following traffic laws, wearing helmets, and using reflective gear when walking or biking at night. Furthermore, the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act seeks to improve data collection and reporting on pedestrian and cyclist accidents. By gathering more comprehensive data on these incidents, policymakers can better understand the factors contributing to these accidents and develop targeted strategies to prevent them in the future. Overall, the bill aims to prioritize the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on US roadways and promote active transportation as a sustainable and healthy mode of travel. If passed, the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act has the potential to significantly reduce accidents and fatalities involving pedestrians and cyclists across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 1668
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
This bill amends the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to include additional bicyclist and pedestrian safety measures and increases the federal cost share for certain safety projects.
Specifically, the bill allows HSIP to fund projects (1) for the connection of two or more segments of existing bicyclist or pedestrian infrastructure, or (2) that are based on a state's plan to improve the safety of vulnerable road users (e.g., bicyclists or pedestrians) in areas identified as high-risk. In addition, the bill allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for these projects.
The bill also allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for certain transportation projects that include a Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasure for bicyclists or pedestrians. These measures include bicycle lanes, walkways, and crosswalk visibility enhancements.
