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Voters should care about this bill because it directly relates to the safety of their daily commutes and travels. Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injury nationwide, and programs like "Safe Streets and Roads for All" aim to address this by funding safety improvements such as better crosswalks, protected bike lanes, and safer road designs.
If this bill becomes law, it means more federal money will be available to local communities for these types of projects, especially ensuring that a significant portion goes into careful planning. This could lead to fewer accidents, fewer injuries, and ultimately, save lives in your community. If it doesn't pass, the program will still exist but without the additional $5 billion in funding for 2027-2031 and without the mandated 20% allocation for planning grants, potentially limiting the scope and strategic development of future safety projects.
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Voters should care about this bill because it directly relates to the safety of their daily commutes and travels. Traffic accidents are a major cause of death and injury nationwide, and programs like "Safe Streets and Roads for All" aim to address this by funding safety improvements such as better crosswalks, protected bike lanes, and safer road designs.
If this bill becomes law, it means more federal money will be available to local communities for these types of projects, especially ensuring that a significant portion goes into careful planning. This could lead to fewer accidents, fewer injuries, and ultimately, save lives in your community. If it doesn't pass, the program will still exist but without the additional $5 billion in funding for 2027-2031 and without the mandated 20% allocation for planning grants, potentially limiting the scope and strategic development of future safety projects.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000,000 | Safe Streets and Roads for All program | discretionary | Fiscal Years 2027-2031 |