119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9424
The Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 requires states to dedicate 5 percent of certain federal highway safety funds to projects specifically aimed at reducing pedestrian injuries and deaths at dangerous crossings. Starting in fiscal year 2027 and continuing each year thereafter, states must spend these set-aside funds on safety improvements at pedestrian crossings identified as high-risk, meaning areas with a documented high rate of vehicle-pedestrian accidents. States will work with local governments to identify which crossings qualify as high-risk based on their injury and fatality records. The bill amends existing federal transportation law to create this new funding requirement, ensuring dedicated resources flow toward pedestrian safety improvements across the country. No specific total dollar amount is mentioned in the legislation, as the 5 percent requirement applies to whatever funds are allocated to states under existing federal highway programs.