Reps. Sykes, Carey Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Pedestrian Safety

Reps. Sykes, Carey Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Pedestrian Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Mike Carey (OH-15) reintroduced the Save Our Pedestrians Act, bipartisan legislation to help improve pedestrian safety in rural, urban, and suburban communities.

"As more pedestrians are injured and killed while walking in crosswalks and on streets without sidewalks, the need for commonsense solutions that help people move safely through their communities has never been greater," said Rep. Sykes. "I'm proud to work alongside Congressman Carey to reintroduce the bipartisan Save Our Pedestrians Act, which will help make our roads safer for pedestrians and drivers alike. This legislation will save lives in Ohio's 13th District and communities across the country."

"The Columbus metro region has seen rapid population growth, but unfortunately our transportation and pedestrian infrastructure has not kept up," said Rep. Carey. "I want to thank Representative Sykes for partnering with me on this critical, bipartisan legislation. Our bill will make roadways safer for children and families by redesigning crosswalks, roundabouts, sidewalks, and other infrastructure, ensuring our local communities have the resources they need to protect pedestrians and motorists alike."

The Save Our Pedestrians Act requires that five percent of all funding appropriated to states through the Highway Safety Improvement Program be used for projects that reduce the number of injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings.

A copy of the bill can be found here.