ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act
Walking and Biking Trails: New Funding for Safe Paths
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. It is considered active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote unless they are added to a much larger transportation spending package.
Key Points
- This bill would provide $250 million every year from 2027 to 2031 to build and connect walking and biking paths across the country. The total investment would be $1.25 billion over five years.
- The money comes from the Highway Trust Fund. This fund is usually used for car-related projects, but this bill uses it to help communities create safe routes for people who walk or cycle to get where they need to go.
- By funding these projects, the government aims to make it easier for people to reach work, school, or local shops without needing a vehicle. This can help reduce traffic jams and lower air pollution in busy areas.
- The program focuses on active transportation. This includes building things like multi-use trails, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian bridges that link different parts of a town or city together.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act
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