House Bill No. 5329, also known as File No. 233, is a legislative proposal that mandates the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a process by which individuals, traffic authorities, or regional councils of governments can request a road safety audit (RSA) for a specific highway. The purpose of the RSA is to identify solutions for transportation safety and to enhance the safety of motor vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. The bill stipulates that by January 1, 2025, the DOT Commissioner must develop this process and, upon receiving a request, must notify the requesting party within 30 days whether the audit will be conducted. If the audit is to be performed, the notification must include the scope and expected completion date of the audit; if not, the reasons for the decision must be provided. The results of any RSA conducted must be submitted to the requesting entity and to any members of the General Assembly representing the municipality where the highway in question is located. Additionally, the DOT is required to post the developed process on its website.

The bill, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it aligns with the DOT's current practices and is not expected to result in additional costs. The bill also includes a provision that the RSA process must be made available on the DOT's website. The Transportation Committee has given a Joint Favorable report on the bill, with a unanimous vote in favor (36 Yea, 0 Nay) on March 18, 2024.