U.S. 12 a priority in amended ‘crash prevention zone’ bill that passes state House

U.S. 12 a priority in amended ‘crash prevention zone’ bill that passes state House

OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow two perilous stretches of U.S. 12 to be among Washington’s first “crash prevention zones,” a new designation meant to curb deadly collisions. Read more...

Washington House Approves Bill Creating Crash Prevention Zones on Dangerous Highways

OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at improving safety on highways with a history of serious crashes. Lawmakers passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6066 on March 6 by a 94–2 vote. The bill, introduced by Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, would allow the creation of “crash prevention zones” in areas where data shows a pattern of serious injury or fatal collisions. Under the proposal, the Wash…