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HR 260

HIGHWAYS: Urges and requests the Department of Transportation and Development to evaluate and install pedestrian crosswalks at certain intersections along United States Highway 61

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Taylor

Urges DOTD to assess select intersections on US-61 and install marked crosswalks and safety features to protect pedestrians and guide motorists.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 260

Summary — H.R. 260 (Highways): Crosswalks on U.S. Highway 61

Note: The legislative materials provided include multiple unrelated resolutions and records. The bill title you supplied — a resolution urging the Department of Transportation and Development to evaluate and install pedestrian crosswalks at certain intersections along U.S. Highway 61 — is the basis for this summary. The full text for that specific resolution was not included in the material; the summary below therefore describes the resolution’s apparent purpose, typical provisions for this type of measure, likely impacts, and procedural status drawn from the supplied metadata.

Purpose / Intent

To urge and request the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to evaluate specific intersections along U.S. Highway 61 for pedestrian safety needs and, where appropriate, to install marked pedestrian crosswalks. The resolution is intended to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility at targeted locations along that corridor.

Key provisions (expected / typical)

  • A formal request that DOTD:
    • Conduct site evaluations of named/identified intersections along U.S. Highway 61 (the resolution title indicates “certain intersections” but the specific intersections are not included in the provided text).
    • Determine locations where marked crosswalks, pedestrian signage, curb ramps, or other pedestrian control measures are needed.
    • Implement installation of crosswalks and any associated pedestrian-safety treatments that meet applicable standards (e.g., ADA, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
  • Direction to coordinate with relevant local governments, law enforcement, and metropolitan planning organizations as needed.
  • Because this is a resolution (not an appropriations bill), it likely expresses legislative intent and requests action by DOTD but does not itself appropriate funding or create new statutory requirements.

Who/what would be affected

  • Pedestrians (residents, schoolchildren, commuters) using crossings along U.S. Highway 61.
  • Motorists (possible changes to marking, signage, and traffic-calming measures).
  • Department of Transportation and Development — responsible for evaluations and any subsequent installations.
  • Local governments and public safety agencies — for coordination, maintenance, and enforcement.
  • Potential indirect effects on emergency response, bicycle users, and local economic activity near improved crossings.

Likely impacts

  • Improved pedestrian visibility and safety at evaluated intersections.
  • Potential reductions in pedestrian crashes and injuries at installed crosswalks.
  • Minor to moderate one-time installation costs and ongoing maintenance responsibilities for DOTD/localities (not specified or funded by the resolution).
  • Possible changes to traffic patterns and enforcement needs near new crosswalks.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025 (per provided bill information).
  • Metadata shows the resolution was presented and moved through several steps (taken by the Clerk and presented to the Secretary of State; dates in April–June 2025 are listed). The supplied legislative actions record appears to mix multiple unrelated measures, so these dates may not all apply to this specific resolution.
  • Because the provided packet did not include the resolution’s full text or a list of named intersections, confirm the authoritative version and current status with the official legislative website or the Clerk’s office.

Recommendation

To evaluate specifics and legal effect, obtain the resolution’s final enrolled text from the official legislative repository (e.g., state legislature website or clerk) to identify the exact intersections named, any deadlines for DOTD action, and whether funding or implementation details are included.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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