H.R.9424

Federal HB9424, Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026, mandates states to allocate 5% of federal highway funds to improve safety at high-risk pedestrian.

Federal HB9424, Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026, amends title 23 of the United States Code to require states to allocate 5% of their federal highway funds for projects aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings. A high-risk pedestrian crossing is defined as one identified by the state, in consultation with local governments, as having a high frequency of incidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. This bill seeks to enhance pedestrian safety by targeting specific areas with a history of such incidents.