Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026
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.
The Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 aims to enhance pedestrian safety by requiring states to allocate funds for highway safety projects at high-risk crossings. The bill targets areas with high pedestrian injuries and fatalities, focusing on improving safety through infrastructure changes. This would primarily affect state governments and local transportation departments, as they would be responsible for implementing these safety improvements. The bill was introduced on June 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further review and consideration. The bipartisan sponsorship by Mike Carey (Republican) and Emilia Sykes (Democrat) indicates a broad agreement on the importance of this initiative.
As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, having been introduced and referred to the relevant committee. The next steps will include committee review, possible amendments, and a vote to advance it further in the legislative process. The goal is to ensure that states have the necessary resources to protect pedestrians and reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths.
