1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vision Zero Act of 2019 . 2. Vision zero plans (a) In general Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 171. Vision zero plans (a) In general Funds made available to carry out this section may be used by a State to— (1) develop and implement vision zero plans in an eligible locality to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries in such locality within a specified timeframe, not to exceed 20 years; and (2) carry out activities pursuant to such plans. (b) Contents of plan A vision zero plan described in subsection (a) shall include— (1) a description of projects or policies intended to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries within a specified timeframe, not to exceed 20 years, using existing transportation and health data and consideration of risk factors, which may include— (A) an evaluation of how development and implementation of safety-focused automotive technologies, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication can help eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries; and (B) roadway design guidance that prioritizes the safety of all users, with a focus on reducing speeds to the extent practicable within State law and separating modes of transportation; (2) plans for implementation of, education of the public about, and enforcement of such projects or policies; (3) a description of how such policies, projects, and enforcement will— (A) equitably invest in the safety needs of low-income and minority communities; (B) ensure that such communities are not disproportionately targeted by law enforcement; and (C) protect the rights of members of such communities with respect to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.)