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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 10, 1999
Pedestrian Safety Act - Authorizes the use of specified National Highway System funds for the construction of: (1) any traffic control device that gives pedestrians and bicyclists exclusive use of a roadway for short periods; (2) certain crosswalks; (3) speed bumps designed to enhance pedestrian safety; (4) any traffic circle in an intersection that replaces traffic control devices; and (5) any study of the feasibility of constructing or installing any such facility or device. (Currently, such pedestrian-targeted fund use is limited to the construction of walkways.)
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Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9] · D–NY
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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