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A national program that promotes safety features for street designs recently was introduced by transportation policymakers.
The Complete Streets Act would require state agencies to use federal funds for what are known as “complete streets” projects. Such projects are meant to apply myriad safety features along intersections and certain corridors to enhance users’ experience.
Enhancements often focus on sidewalks, bicycle lanes, crosswalks and bus stops. The objective is to safely accommodate pedestrians and motorists.
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“Year after year of increasing fatalities demand that we make significant investments to ensure safety for all users of the road,” Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), a Commerce Committee member said Feb. 24. “At the same time, these investments present an enormous opportunity to lead the world into a new era of more accessible and climate-friendly transportation. By fostering ‘complete’ streets, we will foster complete communities — ones with less reliance on gas-guzzling cars, greater safety and more equity in everyone’s ability to access work, school and other critical services.”
“The United States is facing a national safety crisis. In recent years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of pedestrians killed by vehicles,” added Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), a member of the transportation panel in the U.S. House. “We need streets that can accommodate all means of transportation, from foot traffic and strollers to bicycles, cars, light trucks and 18-wheelers.”
Markey and Cohen co-sponsor the bill, which was referred to committees of jurisdiction.
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