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Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
3/31/2025, 3:35 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2011
One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funds for the HSIP, which will be used to implement safety improvements such as installing guardrails, improving signage, and enhancing visibility on roads. These measures are intended to prevent accidents and protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for conducting safety assessments and evaluations to identify high-risk areas and prioritize safety improvements. This data-driven approach will help ensure that resources are allocated effectively to address the most pressing safety concerns on highways. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2011 seeks to enhance the highway safety improvement program by providing funding, implementing safety measures, and prioritizing high-risk areas for safety improvements. By focusing on these key areas, the bill aims to reduce accidents and fatalities on highways and improve overall road safety for all travelers.
Congressional Summary of HR 2011
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
This bill expands 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 transportation projects that meet certain criteria, including (1) the project includes a Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasure for bicyclists or pedestrians (e.g., bicycle lanes, walkways, and crosswalk visibility enhancements), or (2) the relevant state strategic highway safety plan includes an emphasis area that is related to vulnerable road users.
