Bill > HR1289

This bill, the Complete Streets Act of 2021, requires states to establish complete streets programs that provide technical assistance and funding for eligible entities (such as local governments, transit agencies, and nonprofits) to design and construct complete streets projects. Complete streets are public roads that safely accommodate multiple modes of transportation, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users, and vehicles. The bill also establishes benchmarks and guidance for states and eligible entities to implement complete streets principles, and requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop accessibility standards for new construction and alteration of public rights-of-way. Additionally, the bill amends previous legislation to require states and metropolitan planning organizations to adopt and implement standards that provide for the safe and adequate accommodation of all users of the surface transportation network.