Pushes statewide alignment with complete streets principles so road projects stop treating pedestrians and cyclists as afterthoughts.

Focuses on slower speeds around schools, a proven lever for reducing severe injury and death for kids walking/biking.

Would allow Maryland SHA to deploy speed monitoring systems in “safety corridors” identified as high-risk for vulnerable road users, tied to the state’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.

Directs NIST and USDOT to study + fund safer crossings and traffic control upgrades designed to protect pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. It’s introduced and sets up real grant pathways cities can use to build safer streets.

Targets the disproportionate risk posed by large vehicles, creating clearer liability rules when they collide with vulnerable road users.

Strengthens consequences tied to drivers who hit vulnerable road users in crosswalks, pushing beyond “slap on the wrist” treatment. Argues that crosswalk violence needs clearer, tougher accountability.