Section 1. Definitions
For purposes of this Act:
“High-risk intersection” means any intersection identified by a city transportation department using crash history, near-miss data, traffic volumes, school proximity, transit access, or other safety indicators.
“Leading pedestrian interval” means a signal timing strategy that gives pedestrians a head start before vehicles receive a green signal.
“Daylighting” means the removal of parking or curbside obstructions near intersections to improve visibility between road users.
Section 2. Applicability
This Act applies to all municipalities with populations greater than 100,000 residents.
Municipalities under this threshold may opt in voluntarily and receive technical guidance from the state transportation agency.
Section 3. Required Safety Review
Each covered municipality shall, within 12 months of enactment, complete a citywide safety review identifying its 100 highest-risk intersections or all qualifying high-risk intersections, whichever number is smaller.
The review must consider:
Reported crashes involving pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles
Proximity to schools, parks, senior centers, and transit stops
Existing crossing infrastructure
ADA accessibility deficiencies
Community complaints and public input
Observed speeding or turn-conflict patterns
Section 4. Required Interventions
For each identified high-risk intersection, the municipality shall evaluate and implement, where feasible, the following safety measures:
Leading pedestrian intervals
High-visibility crosswalk markings
Daylighting near corners
Accessible pedestrian signals and curb ramps
Signal timing updates to reflect actual walking speeds
No-turn-on-red restrictions where collision risk is elevated
Protected turn phases where warranted
Improved street lighting where nighttime visibility is poor
A municipality may propose an equivalent alternative intervention if it demonstrates that the alternative provides equal or greater safety benefits.
Section 5. School and Senior Priority Zones
Intersections within one-quarter mile of schools, senior centers, disability service centers, or major transit stops shall receive priority scheduling for review and intervention.
Section 6. Public Transparency
Each municipality shall publish and maintain an online public dashboard that includes:
A list and map of identified high-risk intersections
Planned and completed safety upgrades
Before-and-after crash data
Estimated completion timelines
Annual spending on intersection safety improvements
The dashboard must be updated at least quarterly.
Section 7. Community Input
Before finalizing annual upgrade lists, municipalities shall provide at least one public comment period and one public meeting, either virtual or in person, to collect community feedback on dangerous intersections and proposed interventions.
Section 8. Funding
The state shall establish a Safe Intersections Grant Program to support implementation. Priority for grant funding shall be given to:
Low-income communities
Historically underserved neighborhoods
Areas with high pedestrian injury rates
Cities demonstrating readiness to implement upgrades quickly
Municipalities may also use existing transportation safety, capital improvement, or federal grant funds to comply with this Act.
Section 9. Annual Reporting
Each covered municipality shall submit an annual report to the state transportation agency and make it publicly available. The report shall include:
Number of intersections reviewed
Number of intersections upgraded
Types of interventions used
Changes in injuries and fatalities
Implementation barriers and recommendations
Section 10. Enforcement
If a municipality fails to complete the required review or reporting obligations within the timelines established by this Act, the state transportation agency may require a corrective action plan as a condition of future discretionary transportation funding.