Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7462
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 1, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 2, 2020
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
7462
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Massachusetts
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Improvement Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT), every two years, to conduct nationwide on-the-ground road safety assessments focused on pedestrian and bicycle safety in each state.

The purpose of the assessments is to

  • identify and examine specific locations with documented or perceived problems with pedestrian and bicycle safety and access,
  • examine barriers to providing safe pedestrian and bicycle access to transportation infrastructure, and
  • develop and issue recommendations designed to effectively address specific safety and access issues and enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety in high-risk areas.

DOT must maintain a national pedestrian and bicycle safety database that includes (1) a list of high-risk intersections, roads, and highways with a documented history of pedestrian or bicycle accidents or fatalities and details regarding those incidents; and (2) information on corrective measures that have been implemented at the state, local, or federal level to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety at those high-risk areas, including details on the nature and date of corrective action.

Text (1)
Actions (3)
07/02/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
07/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
07/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:02 PM