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| http://franken.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=2630 | Sen. Franken Pushes Bill to Help Reduce Bicyclist and Pedestrian Fatalities | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Al Franken | F000457 | franken.senate.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) continued his push to help protect Minnesota's large bicyclist and pedestrian community from accidents and fatalities by throwing his weight behind legislation to build on current transportation safety measures. The Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Bill, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), seeks to address the rising rates of fatalities among bicyclist and walkers by requiring the Department of Transportation to set a specific reduction goal for non-motorized fatalities. States like Minnesota, where more than 11 percent of all traffic deaths involve bicyclists and pedestrians, would then set their own targets for reducing fatalities. "Minnesota has a growing number of people who walk or bike to get where they need to go, whether it's work, school, shops, or just to exercise," said Sen. Franken. "And as more people choose these transportation options, we need to design our transportation system to protect the safety of all its users. This bill will go a long way toward building on current protections and helping to reduce fatalities." The bill strengthens the safety requirements set by Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), passed last year by Congress and supported by Sen. Franken. MAP-21 developed a framework for updated, performance-based transportation funding and investments. To read a list of organizations that support the Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Bill, click here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |