Safer routes for walkers and bikers would get more federal funding, making roads less risky.
This bill would help make roads safer for people walking and biking by expanding the types of safety projects that can receive federal money. States and local communities could get up to 100% federal funding for these projects, making it easier to build connections for active transportation and reduce risks for vulnerable road users.
Today, federal highway safety programs have specific definitions for projects, and states usually have to pay a portion of the costs. Funds from the main highway safety program generally cannot be used to cover a state's local share for other transportation projects, even if they relate to vulnerable road users. If this bill becomes law, it would expand eligible projects to include connecting bike paths and sidewalks. It would also cover projects reducing risks for people walking or biking. For these specific projects, states could receive up to 100% federal funding. It would also allow highway safety funds to count towards the local share of certain projects. This would especially apply to those focused on vulnerable road users or identified in safety plans.
S 944 · 119th Congress · March 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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