Highway Safety Improvement Program; Withdrawal
Summary
The Federal Highway Administration is proposing to withdraw or cancel the Highway Safety Improvement Program, which currently provides federal funding and requirements to states for fixing dangerous roads and intersections. This change could affect how states prioritize and pay for road safety projects that reduce accidents and save lives.
Key Points
- 1The FHWA is proposing to withdraw the Highway Safety Improvement Program, a federal initiative that gives money to states to fix hazardous roads
- 2States currently must use this program to address dangerous intersections, curves, and other locations with high accident rates
- 3Without this program, states would have less federal guidance and funding specifically dedicated to road safety improvements
- 4This is a proposed rule, meaning the public can comment before a final decision is made
- 5The withdrawal could shift responsibility for road safety funding and planning decisions back to individual states
Impact Assessment
If you are a State Government, this means you would lose federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funding and no longer have federal requirements to systematically fix the most dangerous roads and intersections, potentially reducing road safety investments and accident prevention efforts.
National
Significant
Key Dates
May 30, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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