Pedestrian Protection Act

The Pedestrian Protection Act directs the federal government to update vehicle safety standards to better protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules within three years regarding vehicle design features like hoods, bumpers, and weight, as well as minimum visibility standards within four years. Additionally, the bill mandates that the government publish comparative ratings for these safety technologies and develop a system to inform consumers about how well a vehicle allows drivers to see vulnerable road users. These changes aim to reduce collisions and injuries by establishing specific performance criteria that vehicle manufacturers must meet.