S. 944 Introduced Transportation and Public Works

Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the highway safety improvement program, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] Introduced March 11, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (9 D, 2 R) Latest action March 11, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Mar 11, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Mar 11, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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