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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a bollard installation grant program, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to assist bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas utilized by large numbers of pedestrians. Such a project is one that installs raised concrete or metal posts on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway that are designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle. In carrying out the program, DOT may award competitive grants to local government entities.
AI Summary
This bill, called the Stopping Threats On Pedestrians Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019, directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to provide competitive grants to local government entities for bollard installation projects. Bollard installation projects involve the installation of raised concrete or metal posts on sidewalks adjacent to roadways, designed to slow or stop motor vehicles and prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas with high pedestrian traffic. The bill authorizes $5 million in funding per fiscal year from 2020 to 2029 for the DOT to carry out this grant program.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 04/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2237/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2237/BILLS-116hr2237ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2237/BILLS-116hr2237ih.pdf.pdf |
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