Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Introduced
Summary
Mandatory 5% set-aside for pedestrian safety would require states to spend 5 percent of the federal highway funds they receive under 23 U.S.C. 104(b)(3) on projects that aim to reduce injuries and fatalities at high‑risk pedestrian crossings. The rule would begin in fiscal year 2027 and apply each year after.
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- Residents near dangerous crossings would see targeted safety work aimed at reducing pedestrian injuries and deaths. The projects must focus on crossings the state identifies as having a high frequency of pedestrian injuries or fatalities.
- State transportation agencies must identify those high‑risk crossings in consultation with units of local government. That consultation is part of deciding where the set‑aside money goes.
- The money must be used on highway safety improvement projects at the identified crossings. States must ensure an amount equal to 5 percent of their section 104(b)(3) apportionment is expended for this purpose each fiscal year starting in 2027.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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5% Highway Funds for Pedestrian Safety
This bill would require each State to spend 5 percent of its section 104(b)(3) funds on pedestrian safety projects. This would start in fiscal year 2027 and continue each year after. States would pick high-risk crossings in consultation with local governments. High-risk crossings would be those the State identifies as having many motor vehicle–pedestrian injuries or deaths.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
OH • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]
OH • D
Sponsored 6/24/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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