H.R. 2237 · 116th Congress
STOP Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adriano Espaillat
- Introduced
- 2019-04-10
- Latest action
- 2019-04-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
Stopping Threats On Pedestrians Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to assist bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas utilized by large numbers of pedestrians. Such a project is one that installs raised concrete or metal posts on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway that are designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle.
In carrying out the program, DOT may award competitive grants to local government entities.