CER 25-0282 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution officially designates October 31, 2024, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day in the District of Columbia. The bill aims to highlight the importance of protecting walkers and rollers, particularly during events like Halloween when pedestrian risks are higher. It calls attention to the need for better infrastructure, such as improved crosswalks and signals, to reduce injuries and fatalities on city streets. The measure serves as a formal recognition of the issue rather than implementing new laws or funding changes.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Oct 24, 2024 Signed Oct 29, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 29, 2024

How they voted

11–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 13
Oct 29, 2024
D Democratic11
9 Yea 2
81% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Oct 29, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-2)
council
Oct 24, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0282 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Charles Allen
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 6