H.R. 3931: Kids on the Go Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Kids on the Go Act of 2025, aims to encourage states to hire coordinators who focus on "safe routes to school." Safe routes to school programs are designed to make it easier and safer for children to walk or bike to school.

Key Provisions

• Employment of Coordinators: The bill requires each state to employ a designated coordinator who will oversee and promote safe routes to school initiatives.
• Increased Federal Funding: If a state hires such a coordinator, the federal government will cover 95 percent of the costs for projects or activities related to safe routes to school. This represents a higher federal funding share compared to the standard percentage for similar projects.

Objectives

The main goal of the Kids on the Go Act is to enhance the safety of children commuting to school by promoting infrastructure improvements, public awareness, and educational initiatives. By providing substantial federal funding, it encourages states to prioritize the health and safety of students during their travel to and from school.

Potential Impact

By implementing this legislation, states may see an increase in the development of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, which could lead to a safer environment for children. Additionally, this may foster greater community engagement regarding children's safety and health in transportation planning.

Implementation

The bill proposes amendments to existing federal transportation regulations to reflect these changes and ensure that state transportation agencies understand the new requirements and financial incentives for hiring safe routes to school coordinators.

Funding Sources

Funding for this increased federal share will come from existing federal transportation funds, which are allocated to states for transportation projects.

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