Bicycle

Vulnerable road user laws are commonly adopted at the state level and intend to protect vulnerable road users, including people walking, biking, or rolling, from intentionally or negligently motor vehicle driver behavior resulting in injury or death.

These laws protect anyone using shared roadways that are not protected by the steel frame of an automobile and operate on the principle of general deterrence, where there is an increased penalty for those whose motor vehicle driver behavior leads to death or serious injury of vulnerable road users....

The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle-Friendly America program provides resources, hands-on assistance and a roadmap for states, communities, businesses and universities to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people and it recognizes those doing it well.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 39,345 people in the United States died in traffic crashes in 2024. This represents a decrease of about 3.8% compared to the 40,901 fatalities reported in 2023 and marks the first time since 2020 that the number of fatalities fell below 40,000.

“It’s encouraging to see that traffic fatalities are continuing to fall from their COVID pandemic highs. Total road...

The updated and refreshed Funding and Programming Opportunities page features funding and programmatic resources for transportation safety professionals, planners, advocates, community members, and others alike who want to create more equitable, walkable, and bikeable communities. Resources are organized into five topic areas: