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US HR3581

US HR3581
COMMUTE Act Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act


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Introduced
05/28/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program to develop and provide to States and transportation planning organizations accessibility data sets, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies (COMMUTE) Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program to develop and provide accessibility data sets to states, metropolitan planning organizations, and rural transportation planning organizations. The purpose of the program is to measure access to important destinations like jobs, healthcare, and affordable housing by various transportation modes, and to use this data to prioritize transportation investments that improve access for low-income populations, minority groups, the elderly, and people with disabilities. The Secretary will select a diverse range of participants, provide the accessibility data, and report to Congress on the feasibility of this program for wider implementation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 06/01/2021)

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