Streamlining Transport Infrastructure Funding: Faster Projects, Greater Transparency
The new law, known as the RAPID Act, aims to accelerate and simplify the financing of large transportation projects, such as roads and bridges. It increases the minimum project value eligible for support and introduces a faster decision-making path for certain applications. As a result, citizens can expect quicker implementation of investments that improve travel quality and safety.
Key points
Increasing the minimum value of infrastructure projects eligible for financial support from $75 million to $150 million, focusing on larger, potentially more significant investments.
Introducing an expedited decision-making process for transportation project loan applications, which can shorten the waiting time for approval and construction commencement.
Mandating monthly and quarterly status reports on all applications and approved projects, increasing transparency in public spending on infrastructure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3651
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Process start date: 2021-06-01