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US HR2991

US HR2991
Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act


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Introduced
05/04/2021
In Committee
05/05/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

an active transpor- tation investment program to make grants to eligible applicants to build safe and connected options for bicycles and walkers within and between communities, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 4, 2021 Mr. PAPPAS (for himself, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. BARRAGÁN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. WELCH, Mr. NEAL, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. CARSON, Mr. GARCÍA of Illinois, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. LAR- SON of Connecticut, and Ms. TLAIB) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to make grants to eligible applicants to build safe and connected options for bicycles and walkers within and between communities, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an active transportation investment program to provide grants to eligible applicants, such as local or regional governments, to build safe and connected options for bicycles and pedestrians within and between communities. The bill requires that at least 30% of the funding be used for projects that connect active transportation networks to public transportation, jobs, and other community destinations, and at least 30% be used for projects that construct active transportation spines connecting communities, regions, or states. The federal share of the project costs can be up to 100% for projects serving disadvantaged communities. The bill also directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules to facilitate the expedited delivery of small, low-impact active transportation projects.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 05/05/2021)

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