What does Preamble of Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require States to set aside certain funds to carry out highway safety improvement projects to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings,' aims to address pedestrian safety. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to require states to allocate funds for highway safety improvement projects. These projects are intended to reduce injuries and fatalities specifically at high-risk pedestrian crossings.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026.

What does SET-ASIDE FOR HIGH-RISK PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS. of Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 148 of title 23, United States Code. It establishes a set-aside of 5 percent of funds apportioned to a State under section 104(b)(3) for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. These funds must be used for highway safety improvement projects aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings. A 'high-risk pedestrian crossing' is defined as a crossing identified by the State, in consultation with local governments, as having a high frequency of injuries or fatalities involving motor vehicles and pedestrians.

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Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/24/2026

Author: Mike Carey (R-OH)

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The bill requires states to allocate 5% of federal highway funds to projects specifically targeting high-risk pedestrian crossings.
These funds must be used for highway safety improvement projects designed to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
States must identify 'high-risk pedestrian crossings' in consultation with local governments based on injury and fatality frequency.

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