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US HR4819

US HR4819
Vision Zero Act of 2019


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Introduced
10/23/2019
In Committee
10/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 23, United States Code, to allow States to use funding provided under the surface transportation block grant program and the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program to develop and implement vision zero plans in eligible localities, and for other purposes. This bill permits states to use funding under the surface transportation block grant program, the highway safety improvement program, and the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program to develop and implement vision zero plans for local government entities to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries in such localities within a specified timeframe, not to exceed 20 years.

AI Summary

This bill, the Vision Zero Act of 2019, allows states to use funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program to develop and implement "vision zero" plans in eligible local government entities. These plans aim to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe, not exceeding 20 years, through various safety-focused strategies, such as evaluating automotive technologies, prioritizing roadway design for all users, and ensuring equitable investment in low-income and minority communities. The bill also requires the plans to include details on implementation, public education, enforcement, and progress evaluation mechanisms.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 10/23/2019)

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