Bill > HR8719

This bill, titled the Shared Micromobility Investment Act, aims to make shared micromobility projects, such as bikesharing and shared-scooter systems, eligible for funding under specific federal surface transportation programs. It proposes to amend existing laws, specifically Section 133(b) of title 23 of the United States Code, which governs the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, by adding shared micromobility projects to the list of eligible activities. Additionally, it amends Section 175(c)(1) of title 23, relating to the Carbon Reduction Program, to include these projects, and modifies Section 6702(a)(3) of title 49 of the United States Code, concerning local and regional project assistance, to also allow for their inclusion. In essence, the bill expands the types of transportation initiatives that can receive federal financial support to include services like shared bikes and scooters, which are often used for short trips and can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and improving local transportation options.