Bill > S1172

This bill, the Freedom to Move Act, aims to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service and improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities. The bill defines key terms such as "eligible entity," "low-income individual," and "underserved community," and outlines the application and selection process for the grants. The grants can be used to implement fare-free transit programs and fund efforts to improve public transportation, including bus network redesigns, safety and accessibility improvements, and operational costs to meet increased ridership. The bill also requires the Secretary to collect data and report on the progress of the grant program in closing transit equity and mobility gaps.