Stopping Threats On Pedestrians Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a program to assist bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas utilized by large numbers of pedestrians. Such a project is one that installs raised concrete or metal posts on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway that are designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle.
In carrying out the program, DOT may award competitive grants to local government entities.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-11 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. | House committee actions |
| 2019-04-10 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2019-04-10 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |