the development of safer and more inclusive transportation networks. NACo endorses this bipartisan legislation and will continue to advocate for its passage during the 119th Congress to help counties protect all road users and promote community well-being. This legislation aims to clarify project requirements, streamline the process and enable local governments to advance critical safety projects more efficiently. HOW DOES THIS IMPACT COUNTIES? Counties play a major role in maintaining and improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure. As local governments continue to invest in physical infrastructure, it is essential to ensure the safety of vulnerable road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act would provide counties with greater flexibility to access federal funds, supporting 8 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 04
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