HR 4015 - Safe and Open Streets Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 4015

Title: Safe and Open Streets Act

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced: June 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Safe and Open Streets Act aims to promote safer and more accessible public spaces for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users. The bill's primary goal is to provide federal funding and guidance to state and local governments to redesign streets and infrastructure to prioritize the safety and mobility of people over vehicles.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a new federal grant program to provide $5 billion in annual funding for state and local "Complete Streets" projects
• Requires state and local transportation agencies to adopt "Complete Streets" policies that consider the needs of all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders
• Directs the Department of Transportation to develop national design standards and best practices for safe, accessible, and multimodal street design
• Mandates that all new federally-funded road construction and major reconstruction projects incorporate Complete Streets elements
• Provides funding for educational campaigns to promote awareness of pedestrian and cyclist safety

Affected Parties and Impacts

The Safe and Open Streets Act would primarily benefit pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized transportation users by making streets safer and more accessible. State and local governments would receive significant federal funding and guidance to redesign their transportation infrastructure. Automobile drivers may experience some changes to traffic patterns and road design, but the overall goal is to create a more balanced and equitable transportation system.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Safe and Open Streets Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 13, 2025. It has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where it will undergo further review and potential amendments before being considered by the full House. If passed by the House, the bill would then move to the Senate for consideration. The timeline for the bill's progress and potential enactment into law is uncertain at this stage.