Bill > SB1197

This bill enacts the "Alexander Whalen Safe Highways Act", which requires the Missouri Department of Transportation to implement wrong-way vehicle detection systems (WWVDSs) by March 1, 2027. A WWVDS is defined as a system that includes equipment for detecting vehicles traveling in the wrong direction, enhanced signage with LED lights, and real-time alerts. The department must prioritize installing these systems at highway interchanges, starting with the intersection of westbound Interstate 64 and Jefferson Avenue, and then expanding to other interchanges with high rates of wrong-way driving incidents. The bill also mandates that the department evaluate systems for notifying other drivers and emergency responders about wrong-way drivers, provide educational information about wrong-way driving risks, and produce annual reports starting December 31, 2027. These reports must detail the number and locations of implemented systems, their impact on wrong-way driving incidents and fatalities, their cost-effectiveness, and any recommended adjustments to the implementation strategy.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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