Blind pedestrians see progress in Congress

We’re making some headway when it comes to enforcing safer standards for hybrid cars.

From the Baltimore Sun:

 The Senate voted today to give preliminary approval to a bill calling for study of how to deal with hybrid vehicles, which run very quietly.

Maryland Senate Bill 276, Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force, forges ahead with a plan to make tomorrow’s roads safe for all pedestrians. It’s paired with House Bill 1160, of the same name.

What will the task force study? Obviously, their number one concern, is figuring out the levels of “quiet” that promote accidents. Other than that, the bill instructs them to look at ALL AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY that could improve safety, look over related studies and interview experts and consumer groups, and make recommendations regarding appropriate solutions to the problem.