STOP Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 4/11/2019
Actions
- 2019-04-11Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2019-04-10Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2019-04-10Introduced in House
- 2019-04-10Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-10 (00)
Stopping Threats On Pedestrians Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to assist bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas utilized by large numbers of pedestrians. Such a project is one that installs raised concrete or metal posts on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway that are designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle.
In carrying out the program, DOT may award competitive grants to local government entities.
Cosponsors (1)
- Haley Stevens (D-MI)
Subjects
- Motor vehicles
- Pedestrians and bicycling
- Terrorism
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security
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