State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act
Railroad Safety: New State Planning Requirements for Pedestrian Safety
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Ms. Pou and Mr. Bost, would require states to create specific plans to prevent deaths where roads and sidewalks cross railroad tracks.
- States would have to work closely with railroad companies, police, and mental health experts to find ways to stop pedestrian accidents and suicides along train tracks.
- The Federal Railroad Administration would be required to check in on these safety efforts and release a progress report every five years to ensure the plans are working.
- The goal is to reduce the number of people hit by trains by making sure states are actively looking for risks and coordinating with local experts to save lives.
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act
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