Prevents highway lane capacity increases near public housing, high asthma areas, and environmental justice communities.

The bill, known as the "Stop Highway Community Harm Act," aims to prevent an increase in vehicular lane capacity of highways within two hundred feet of certain public housing facilities, in areas with high rates of asthma, and in environmental justice communities. It prohibits the commissioner from approving or funding projects that increase lane capacity in these sensitive areas, except under specific conditions. The bill also mandates a public comment period and requires a safety and alternatives analysis for any proposed projects.

Prevents highway lane capacity increases near public housing, high asthma areas, and environmental justice communities.

The bill, known as the "Stop Highway Community Harm Act," aims to prevent an increase in vehicular lane capacity of highways within two hundred feet of certain public housing facilities, in areas with high rates of asthma, and in environmental justice communities. It prohibits the commissioner from approving or funding projects that increase lane capacity in these sensitive areas, except under specific conditions. The bill also mandates a public comment period and requires a safety and alternatives analysis for any proposed projects.