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US HR5891

US HR5891
Safe Routes to School Expansion Act


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to funding for certain safety projects, and for other purposes. This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas. The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.

AI Summary

This bill, the Safe Routes to School Expansion Act, expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and bus stop shelters. It also increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 02/14/2020)

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