House Bill 3040
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SAFE Streets Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3040
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safe And Friendly for the Environment Streets Act or the SAFE Streets Act
This bill requires state and local transportation agencies to dedicate certain funds under the highway safety improvement program to areas with vulnerable user fatality rates over 1.5 fatalities per 100,000 people. The bill defines a "vulnerable user" as a pedestrian, bicyclist, disabled individual, or an individual using a mobility device, e.g., a wheelchair or walker.
May 30, 2019
05/31/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:28 AM