Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2024

HR 7191, the Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2024, requires states to dedicate 5% of certain highway safety funds (apportioned under Section 104(b)(3) of Title 23 U.S. Code) to projects specifically targeting high-risk pedestrian crossings. These crossings are defined as locations with a high frequency of motor vehicle-pedestrian injuries or fatalities, identified by states in collaboration with local governments. The bill directs existing federal highway safety funding toward improving safety at these specific locations, rather than creating new funding. It directly affects state transportation agencies responsible for allocating these funds. The policy change is a concrete reallocation of current resources to address documented pedestrian safety hazards.