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This bill establishes a new Public Transit Security Grant Program within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to provide competitive grants aimed at preventing, reducing, or mitigating crime in public transit operations and improving public transit employee safety. The program creates a dedicated fund in the State Treasury and allows various entities such as municipalities, transit authorities, and transit provider associations to apply for grants. Eligible applicants must submit detailed annual applications including information about their proposed use of funds, maintenance plans for potential equipment, and support from safety committees. The department will review applications competitively, giving preference to proposals that demonstrate the highest potential for improving transit safety and crime prevention, with a particular emphasis on proposals supported by transit employee associations. Grant awards will be limited to the amount available in the fund, and the department must notify applicants of their grant status within 60 days of application. Additionally, PennDOT is required to submit a comprehensive report to the General Assembly every three years detailing the program's administration, including the number of grants awarded, recipient information, and grant amounts. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

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