The bill would require states to direct a portion of their federal highway funding toward the creation of a Complete Streets Program. The bill would also require that future construction projects on public roads are designed for the safety of all its road users.

This bill focuses on mitigating extreme heat in urban areas by investing in tree canopies and shade infrastructure along transit corridors, sidewalks, bus stops, school zones, and underserved neighborhoods.

This bill reauthorizes the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (SS4A) for 5 years. It increases funds to $5 billion/ year, and decreases the percentage allocated for planning grants will be dialed back from 40% to 20%.