WASHINGTON D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act – legislation to expand federal funding opportunities for local governments to improve roadway safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. This legislation is named in honor of Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, a mother, wife, and American diplomat who was killed while riding her bicycle in Bethesda.
“While honoring Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, this bill will protect Wisconsinites by investing in infrastructure to enhance road safety for pedestrians and cyclists. By using taxpayer dollars effectively, it will help prevent further deaths from preventable traffic accidents and ensure Americans feel safe when using our roads,” said Senator Johnson.
Sens. Johnson, Baldwin, and Van Hollen were joined by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.).
Additional co-signers in the House include Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif), Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), and Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.).
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
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