Bill > HR6889

This bill, known as the BRIDGE Act (Building Rail Infrastructure for a Durable and Growing Economy Act), establishes a competitive grant program to provide financial assistance for commuter rail bridges, which are bridges used for commuter rail operations and may also be used by intercity passenger trains, other public transit, or roadways. The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to award these grants to public transportation system operators for the capital costs associated with maintaining, replacing, or rehabilitating these bridges. To be eligible, applicants must have an agreement with the bridge owner if they don't own it themselves, and the grants will cover the net capital costs of the public transportation portion of the project. The bill mandates a competitive application process with specific deadlines for soliciting and awarding grants, and the Secretary will consider factors such as the size of the commuter rail system, available funds, the bridge's age and condition, and whether its replacement is a priority in the applicant's transit asset management plan. The bill authorizes $1.5 billion annually for these grants from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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