This bill matters because it could lead to safer roads and better infrastructure for everyone who isn't driving a car. With more federal money available to cover the full cost of projects like new bike paths, connected sidewalks, or improved crosswalks, communities might see more of these essential safety improvements built sooner.

If this bill becomes law, we could expect a greater focus on protecting vulnerable road users, potentially reducing accidents and fatalities among pedestrians and cyclists. If it doesn't pass, states and localities would continue to face higher local funding requirements for these types of projects, possibly slowing down the development of active transportation infrastructure and potentially leaving hazardous gaps in pedestrian and cycling networks unaddressed for longer.