Bill
HB 25-1044
Overview: HB 25-1044, Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User ProtectionStatus: House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone IndefinitelyIntroduced: Januar
Overview: HB 25-1044, Local Funding for Vulnerable Road User Protection
Status: House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Postpone Indefinitely
Introduced: January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent:
The bill aims to provide additional funding and resources for local governments to improve safety and protection for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and micromobility device operators. The goal is to reduce injuries and fatalities through infrastructure upgrades, education campaigns, and enforcement initiatives.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes counties and municipalities to levy a local sales tax of up to 0.25% to fund vulnerable road user safety projects
- Requires a portion of the revenue to be used for infrastructure improvements like protected bike lanes, crosswalks, and traffic calming measures
- Mandates the development of local vulnerable road user safety plans and public awareness campaigns
- Increases penalties for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users due to negligence or recklessness
Affected Parties and Impacts:
The bill would directly benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users by improving safety and reducing the risk of serious injuries or fatalities. Local governments would gain additional funding and flexibility to address transportation safety issues in their communities. However, the new sales tax could face opposition from some residents and businesses.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee, where it was postponed indefinitely. This effectively ends the bill's progress for the current legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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