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This bill requires States to establish comprehensive Complete Streets programs aimed at creating safer, more accessible roadways for all users. The legislation defines a "complete street" as a public road that provides safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes, including walking, cycling, transit, mobility devices, automobiles, and freight, for people of all ages and abilities. Under the bill, each State must develop a competitive grant process by which eligible entities (such as local governments, transit agencies, and Tribal governments) can seek technical assistance and funding for designing and constructing complete streets projects. The bill mandates that States allocate 5% of their transportation funding to these programs and establishes detailed requirements for complete streets policies, including prioritizing projects that improve safety, mobility, accessibility, and equity. The legislation also requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop benchmarks and guidance for implementing complete streets principles, establish design standards for protected bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure, and create a reporting mechanism to track progress. Key goals include encouraging comprehensive transportation networks, benefiting users of all abilities, and ensuring that underserved communities are equitably served by transportation improvements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3712/all-info