Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would require a _minimally obstructed forward-facing view_ on all new motorcoaches sold in the United States. It directs the Secretary, acting through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to write a safety standard within 1 year that may be met by cameras or other technology that expand or provide the forward view and that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101.
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- Drivers: Drivers of covered motorcoaches would be required to have a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver’s seat, which can be provided by camera systems or other technologies.
- Manufacturers: Companies that make motorcoaches for U.S. sale would need to design new vehicles to meet the NHTSA standard before those vehicles enter the market.
- Scope and rulemaking: The requirement applies to “covered motorcoach,” defined the same as “bus” in 49 C.F.R. § 571.3(b). The Secretary, through NHTSA, must prescribe the standard within 1 year.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New forward-view rule for buses
If enacted, the bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation, through NHTSA, to issue a new safety standard. Within one year of enactment, NHTSA would require a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver’s seat for all new covered motorcoaches sold in the U.S. A motorcoach could meet the rule by using cameras or other technology that expand the forward view or show obstructed areas, and those systems would have to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 101. The bill defines “covered motorcoach” by reference to the regulatory definition of “bus” in 49 C.F.R. § 571.3(b). This would likely improve safety but could raise compliance costs for manufacturers and bus operators. The bill includes no new funding or appropriations.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 1/27/2026
Gillen
NY • D
Sponsored 1/27/2026
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 1/27/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 1/27/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/27/2026
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