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Introduced
07/10/2019
07/10/2019
In Committee
07/10/2019
07/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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, which requires each state to create a competitive grant program to provide technical assistance and funding for the design and construction of "complete streets" - public roads that accommodate multiple modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, transit, and vehicles. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish benchmarks and guidance for states and eligible entities (such as local governments and metropolitan planning organizations) to implement complete streets policies and principles. The bill also requires states to set aside 5% of their federal highway funds to implement the complete streets program and to adopt design standards that accommodate all users of the transportation network. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require each state and metropolitan planning organization to adopt and implement standards for the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of federal surface transportation projects.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 07/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2077/all-info | 07/11/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2077/BILLS-116s2077is.pdf | 07/17/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2077/BILLS-116s2077is.pdf.pdf | 07/17/2019 |
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