pedestrian and bicycle safety study

pedestrian and bicycle safety study Sec. 214. (a) The Secretary of Transportation shall make a full and complete investigation and study of pedestrian and bicycle safety. Such an investigation and study shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) A review and evaluation of State and local ordinances, regulations, and laws and the enforcement policies, procedures, methods, practices, and capabilities for enforcing them. (2) The relationship between alcohol and pedestrian and bicycle safety, with special emphasis on problem drinkers, both drivers and pedestrians. (3) An evaluation of ways and means of improving pedestrian and bicycle safety programs. (4) An analysis of present funding allocations for pedestrian and bicycle safety programs and an assessment of the capabilities of Federal, State, and local governments to fund such activities and programs. In the conduct of such investigation and study, the Secretary shall cooperate and consult with other agencies of the Federal Government, the States, and their political subdivisions, and other interested private organizations, groups, and individuals. (b) The Secretary shall, not later than January 31, 1975, report to the Congress the results of this investigation and study together with his conclusions and recommendations for appropriate legislation. 87 Stat. 290 (c) There is hereby authorized not to exceed $5,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to carry out this section.