May 21, 2025
Mr. Cramer (for himself and Mr. Markey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
To amend title 23, United States Code, to require States to designate a coordinator of the safe routes to school program in the State, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Safe Routes Improvement Act
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Sec. 2. Safe routes to school
(a) In general
Section 208 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
(j) Safe routes to school coordinator
(1) In general
Each State shall designate a coordinator of the safe routes to school program in the State.
(2) Duties
(A) In general
The duty of a coordinator under paragraph (1) shall be to serve as the point of contact for the safe routes to school program in the State.
(B) Limitation
The Secretary may not require a coordinator under paragraph (1) to carry out any other duties except as authorized by Congress.
(3) Use of existing staff
A State may designate an existing employee of the State as a coordinator under paragraph (1).
(4) Contact information
Each State shall provide contact information for the coordinator under paragraph (1) on the website of the State department of transportation.
(5) Designation of position
A vacancy in the position of coordinator under paragraph (1) shall be filled by not later than 180 days after the date on which the vacancy begins.
(6) Use of existing funds
A State may use amounts made available under section 133(h) or section 148 for the salary of the coordinator under paragraph (1).
(b) Conforming amendment
Section 208(g) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3).