Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

Key Points

• This bill would allow the federal government to cover up to 100% of the cost of certain bicycle and pedestrian safety projects, removing the usual requirement for states and cities to pay a share. This makes it much easier for local governments to start safety improvements without finding matching funds.
• The bill adds connecting gaps between existing bike lanes and sidewalks as an eligible highway safety improvement project. This means federal safety dollars can go toward linking up separate stretches of bike and pedestrian paths into continuous, safer routes.
• Projects that reduce safety risks for vulnerable road users, like people walking or biking, would also qualify for full federal funding if they are part of a local safety plan. This ensures money goes toward data-driven, well-planned fixes at the most dangerous spots.
• The bill also increases the federal funding share for Proven Safety Countermeasures for bicyclists and pedestrians, like protected bike lanes and improved crosswalks, adding them to a list of safety features that already qualify for a higher federal match.
• The bill has bipartisan support, introduced by Rep. Raskin and Rep. Steil along with two additional co-sponsors. It was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in March 2025.