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This bill aims to enhance safety and security in public transportation systems by creating new grant opportunities and conducting a comprehensive study on crime prevention. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide $50 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to eligible public transit entities for operating activities focused on crime prevention. These grants can be used for hiring additional transit police officers, contracting with local police departments to increase officer presence, and making physical infrastructure upgrades like installing monitoring devices and operator shields. The bill also mandates a study by the Transportation Research Board to examine current crime prevention tactics used by transit agencies, evaluate their effectiveness, and develop best practices for reducing crime in public transportation systems. The grants would be available to transit agencies regardless of population size, expanding the potential pool of recipients beyond previous restrictions. By addressing safety concerns and providing resources for crime mitigation, the bill seeks to make public transportation more secure for passengers and workers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6298/all-info