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US HR3663

US HR3663
Complete Streets Act of 2019


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Introduced
07/10/2019
In Committee
07/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To establish the complete streets program, and for other purposes. This bill directs each state to establish a competitive program to provide technical assistance and grants for the design and construction of complete streets to make transit routes safer and more accessible. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish benchmarks and guidance by which states can implement complete streets programs and eligible entities can carry out complete streets policies and principles; eligible entities seeking technical assistance or funds for a complete streets program to adopt policies using complete streets principles that are approved by the state or metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) with jurisdiction over such entites; states and MPOs to certify that their complete street policies meet the minimum requirements set out by DOT; states to set aside 5% of their federal highway money to implement a complete streets program; and states and MPOs to adopt design standards for federal surface transportation projects that provide for the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of the surface transportation network, including motorized and non-motorized users, in all phases of project planning, development, and operation.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Complete Streets program to provide technical assistance and grants to eligible entities (such as local governments and transit agencies) for the design and construction of complete streets. Specifically, the bill requires each state to establish a competitive program for eligible entities to seek assistance and grants for complete streets projects, and directs the Department of Transportation to establish benchmarks and guidance for implementing complete streets policies and principles. The bill also requires states and metropolitan planning organizations to adopt design standards that accommodate all users of the transportation network, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users, in all phases of project planning and development.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 07/11/2019)

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