Safe and Complete Streets Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH) have
introduced the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2011 (H.R. 1780) into
the U.S. House of Representatives. The national legislation would
direct states and regions to adopt policies to provide for the needs
of all users of the transportation system, including people of all
ages and abilities who are walking, bicycling, and taking the bus. The
bill was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee.