Active Transportation for Public Lands Act
Public Lands: Funding for Walking and Biking Trails
The Active Transportation for Public Lands Act was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further consideration by the committee.
Legislative Progress
This bill was recently introduced by a single member and has not yet gained broad support. Major changes to transportation spending are usually handled in much larger funding packages.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use at least 5 percent of its federal land road budget for walking and biking projects. This includes building trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes in national parks and forests.
- The goal is to make public lands safer for people who are not in cars. The money would pay for things like better lighting, crosswalk signals, and making paths easier to use for people with disabilities or those using wheelchairs.
- The plan also allows the government to turn old, unused railroad tracks into new paths for hikers and cyclists. This helps create more space for outdoor exercise and sightseeing without building entirely new roads.
- By focusing on these projects, the bill aims to reduce traffic jams in popular parks. It gives visitors more ways to explore the outdoors beyond just driving through them.
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
Active Transportation for Public Lands Act
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