Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act

Key Points

• Mr. Menendez introduced a bill that would require all new buses sold in the United States to give drivers a clearer view of the road in front of them. This is meant to help drivers see people or objects that might be hidden by the bus's own structure.
• The goal of this change is to make intersections safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Large bus frames can sometimes create blind spots that make it hard for a driver to see someone crossing the street directly in front of them.
• If this bill becomes law, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would have one year to set new safety standards for how these buses are built and designed.
• Bus companies would be allowed to use technology like cameras or sensors to meet these rules. These tools would need to show the driver a clear view of any areas that are usually blocked from their seat.
• These new rules would only apply to new buses manufactured for sale in the U.S. after the law starts. It would not require older buses already on the road to be fixed or changed.

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