The article discusses the growing concern over the rise in road fatalities involving vulnerable users and the legislative response spearheaded by Rep. Jamie Raskin, who has reintroduced the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Act. This act aims to grant states the authority to utilize federal funds fully for bike lanes and safety projects, removing the burden of financial matching. Additionally, it allows local governments to nominate safety projects, promoting community-led initiatives while gaining bipartisan support, signaling a shift in how such measures are viewed in Congress during current political dynamics.
"Now, more than ever, we need to enable states to utilize federal funds specifically for the safety of vulnerable road users as the statistics of car crashes skyrocket."
"The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Act will allow communities to use federal funds entirely for projects like bike lanes, alleviating the financial strain of state matching funds."
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