Modal Parity in Permitting Act
Transit and Rail: Land Acquisition Rules
The Modal Parity in Permitting Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is considered active.
Legislative Progress
Small bills about specific transit rules often get stuck in committee unless they are added to a much larger transportation package.
Key Points
- This bill changes how transit and rail agencies buy land for new projects. It allows them to purchase or lease property before they finish all their environmental studies.
- The goal is to help agencies lock in land deals before prices go up or someone else buys the property. This can save taxpayer money and keep projects on schedule.
- Agencies are still forbidden from starting any construction or making changes to the land until the environmental review is officially complete. This protects the environment while allowing for better planning.
- The Federal Transit Administration would be required to update its rules within six months to make these changes official. This would help clarify the process for local governments across the country.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Modal Parity in Permitting Act
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