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Road Safety: Fewer Accidents, Better Paths for Pedestrians and Cyclists.

This act aims to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. It allows cities and regions to create safety improvement plans, including building safer paths for pedestrians and cyclists. This will make travel safer for everyone, especially in lower-income neighborhoods.
Key points
Financial support for local road safety improvement plans aimed at eliminating fatalities and serious injuries.
Opportunity to create safe networks for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting communities and facilitating access to work, housing, and services.
Special emphasis on equitable investment in safety for low-income and minority communities.
Plans must include mechanisms for evaluating progress and public education on safety.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3562
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vision Zero Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for local road safety improvement plans aimed at eliminating fatalities and serious injuries.
  • Opportunity to create safe networks for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting communities and facilitating access to work, housing, and services.
  • Special emphasis on equitable investment in safety for low-income and minority communities.
  • Plans must include mechanisms for evaluating progress and public education on safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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