The U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, led by Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), has scheduled a hearing titled “America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety” for February 12, 2025. This session aims to evaluate the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) current safety programs and explore strategies to address the persistent issue of roadway fatalities and injuries across the nation.
Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety
Set to take place at 10:00 a.m. ET in the Rayburn House Office Building, the hearing will bring together expert testimony from a broad range of stakeholders. These include local and state government officials, traffic safety professionals, industry leaders, and advocacy groups. Their collective input will help the subcommittee assess the effectiveness of existing safety policies and programs, and determine where improvements are necessary.
The panel of witnesses will feature James H. Willox, County Commissioner of Converse County, Wyoming, representing the National Association of Counties; Michael Hanson, Director of Traffic Safety at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Governors Highway Safety Association; Haley Norman, co-owner of Direct Traffic Control, Inc., speaking for the American Traffic Safety Services Association; and Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
A key focus of the hearing will be on how DOT safety initiatives can better reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries, particularly as traffic volumes rebound post-pandemic. The testimony is expected to cover a range of topics, including local enforcement, public education, infrastructure enhancements, and the use of new technologies in traffic management and vehicle safety.
Outcomes from the hearing may influence future legislative actions, including potential reforms to DOT programs or funding allocations aimed at improving roadway and transit safety. As policymakers look to curb preventable deaths and injuries on America’s roads, this hearing represents an important step toward evidence-based, collaborative solutions.
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Source: U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure
