Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7751

Rep. McIver Proposes $1.5 Billion to Build National Network of Walking and Biking Trails

Parks to People Active Transportation Act

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This bill creates a new competitive grant program run by the Department of Transportation to build and improve "greenway paths" — paved trails for walking, biking, and wheelchair use that connect communities across city and state lines.
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“The Secretary shall carry out a program to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible organizations to improve or construct safe and connected greenway paths between communities that are designated as regionally or nationally significant by the Secretary”
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The program would be funded at $300 million per year for five years (fiscal years 2027–2031), totaling $1.5 billion. Large construction projects must cost at least $15 million, while smaller planning and design grants require a minimum of $100,000.
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“There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.”
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The program prioritizes trails that connect people to jobs, schools, and public transit, while reducing traffic congestion and pollution. It also specifically aims to address racial and income-based disparities in pedestrian and cyclist deaths.
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“the eligible organization demonstrates that the grant will address existing disparities in bicyclist and pedestrian fatality rates based on race or income level or provide access to schools, jobs, services, transit, or recreational opportunities for low-income communities and communities of color”
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The federal government normally covers 80% of project costs, but the bill offers more generous terms for underserved areas: 90% for rural projects and up to 100% for communities where more than 40% of residents live in poverty.
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“For projects serving communities with a poverty rate of over 40 percent based on the majority of census tracts served by such project, the Secretary may increase the Federal share of the cost of a project under this section to 100 percent of the total project cost.”
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Eligible applicants include local, regional, and state governments, multi-state groups, multi-county special districts, and Indian Tribes. Projects on federal land require a cooperative agreement with the responsible federal agency.
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“an eligible organization shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the appropriate Federal agency with jurisdiction over such land to be eligible for a grant under this section”
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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 2, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 2, 2026

Introduced in House

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Essex News Daily·13 days ago

McIver seeks to expand federal funding for greenway projects

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.

Denver Today·1 day ago

Congress Proposes Expanded Funding for Greenways

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.