Pedestrian safety bill moves forward at Indiana Capitol

Driving the news: The proposal, which has bipartisan support, would suspend the driver's license of a motorist who commits a moving traffic offense that causes the serious injury or death of someone walking, biking or working on a road.

• It passed unanimously out of a legislative committee Tuesday morning.

State of play: The city has adopted several pedestrian safety measures over the last year, but advocates have called for more and swifter action.

• Johnson's bill would raise the stakes for drivers who cause a crash by speeding, running a red light or other moving violations.

Zoom out: 12 other states already have similar laws in place, said Kip Tew with Bicycle Indiana, a group that advocates for bicycle safety.

Details: The bill would protect "vulnerable road users," defined as:

• Pedestrians
• Road workers
• Cyclists
• First responders
• Tow truck drivers
• People operating farm equipment on the road

What's next: House Bill 1281 overcame a big hurdle when it passed out of committee, but it still has a long way to go.

• It heads next to the House floor.