Safe and Affordable Transit Act

Key Points

• Congress would let more cities apply for federal transit operating grants aimed at crime prevention and security, even if they don’t meet a usual population rule.
• The grants could pay for more transit police and officers at stations, including by hiring directly or contracting with local police departments.
• Money could also be used for safety-focused upgrades like monitoring devices, operator shields, and other changes to protect riders and transit workers.
• The bill would authorize $50 million each year from 2026 through 2030 for these grants.
• The Transportation Department would commission a study, with input from transit worker unions, on what anti-crime tactics work best and share findings with Congress.