Rep. McIver Proposes $1.5 Billion to Build National Network of Walking and Biking Trails
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Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Rural landowners could be affected if greenway projects require acquiring nearby property. The bill allows grant funds to be used for real property acquisition, which could benefit some landowners through sales but concern others about property impacts. The 90% federal cost share for rural areas makes rural projects more feasible.
“to acquire real property necessary for the improvement or construction of a greenway path”
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver introduced the Parks to People Active Transportation Act, a bill which would dramatically expand federal funding for greenway path projects. The bill aims to create equity in access to recreation and the outdoors, connecting communities to natural spaces and parks.
A new bill in Congress, co-led by U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver and U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, would significantly expand federal funding for greenways. The legislation would provide $300 million in funding and prioritize projects that reduce traffic, improve access to jobs, and lower emissions.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Parks to People Active Transportation Act
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