118 HR 7842 IH: Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2024 U.S. House of Representatives 2024-03-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7842IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 29, 2024Mr. Magaziner (for himself, Mr. Cleaver, Ms. McCollum, and Ms. Norton) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act of 2024 or the BIKE Act of 2024.

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Grant funds to provide on-bicycle education

Section 405(g)(5) of title 23, United States Code, is amended—(1)in subparagraph (C)(iv) by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(2)in subparagraph (D) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (3)by adding at the end the following:(E)providing on-bicycle education to elementary school and secondary school students..

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Revision of guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle safety

(a)

In general

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise the Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety to encourage nonmotorized safety education for elementary and secondary school students. In revising the guidelines, the Secretary shall ensure that such guidelines—(1)encourage on-bicycle training that promotes bicycling skills and safe practices;(2)increase awareness and proficiency in navigating roadways;(3)emphasize traffic rules;(4)describe safety precautions; and(5)emphasize the importance of helmet use for cyclists.(b)

Consultation and dissemination

In carrying out the revision under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—(1)consult with practitioners involved in education efforts to update any existing materials and curriculum, including the Bike Walk friendly assessment tool; and(2)disseminate new curriculum and guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle safety to State educational agencies.(c)

Report required

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on—(1)the state or activities implemented using the guidelines described in subsection (a), including any materials and curriculum revised under this section, and a process for tracking implementation;(2)consultation efforts to revise such guidelines and related materials; and(3)dissemination efforts of the guidance to State educational agencies, including training efforts and promotion, including opportunities for States to share implementation challenges and successes.