US Congress House Bill 3355 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 34-13)
Status: Introduced on July 27 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-07-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement a roadway safety enhancement program for older drivers and pedestrians to: (1) improve roadway safety infrastructure in states that is consistent with recommendations of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the "Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians"; and (2) achieve significant reductions in roadway fatalities and serious injuries among drivers and pedestrians 65 years old or older on all public roads. Sets forth project eligibility requirements and project identification and selection priorities. Requires the Secretary to finalize revision of the Handbook for publication. Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to repeal its program for roadway safety improvements for older drivers and pedestrians. Requires the Secretary to: (1) appoint a Special Assistant for Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety within the Office of the Secretary; and (2) establish national goals for increasing driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety for persons 65 years old or older. Requires the Secretary to revise the manual on uniform traffic control devices to include a standard for a minimum level of retroreflectivity for pavement markings on all public roads.

Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009

Rep. Jason Altmire [D-PA]	Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR]	Rep. Jo Bonner [R-AL]	Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN]
Rep. Jerry Costello [D-IL]	Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT]	Rep. Artur Davis [D-AL]	Rep. Charles Dent [R-PA]
Rep. Bob Filner [D-CA]	Rep. Bill Foster [D-IL]	Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH]	Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA]
Rep. Al Green [D-TX]	Rep. Parker Griffith [R-AL]	Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D-IL]	Rep. Phil Hare [D-IL]
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI]	Rep. Tim Holden [D-PA]	Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ]	Rep. Jay Inslee [D-WA]
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX]	Rep. Steve Kagen [D-WI]	Rep. Ron Klein [D-FL]	Rep. John Larson [D-CT]
Rep. Steven LaTourette [R-OH]	Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]	Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL]	Rep. Daniel Lungren [R-CA]
Rep. Michael Michaud [D-ME]	Rep. Patrick Murphy [R-PA]	Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA]	Rep. Devin Nunes [R-CA]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]	Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME]	Rep. Todd Platts [R-PA]	Rep. David Price [D-NC]
Rep. Mike D. Rogers [R-AL]	Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH]	Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D-PA]	Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA]
Rep. Bill Shuster [R-PA]	Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]	Rep. Zachary Space [D-OH]	Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA]
Rep. Glenn Thompson [R-PA]	Rep. Timothy Walz [D-MN]	Rep. Robert Wexler [D-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-07-28		Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2009-07-27		Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3355/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr3355/BILLS-111hr3355ih.pdf