Increased Funding for Bike Paths, Sidewalks, and Safe Routes
This act increases funding for non-motorized transportation projects, such as building and maintaining pedestrian and bicycle paths. The goal is to improve safety and accessibility for people walking, cycling, or using public transport, as well as for children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. Citizens can expect better infrastructure for active travel and safer routes to daily destinations.
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10% of all federal transportation funds will be set aside for alternative projects like bike paths and sidewalks.
Funds can be used for constructing and designing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including sidewalks, signals, lighting, and safety infrastructure.
The funding supports creating safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities, to access daily needs.
Conversion of abandoned railroad corridors into trails for pedestrians and bicyclists is eligible.
Programs like "Safe Routes to School" and activities to reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality on roads are supported.
Local governments, transportation organizations, and other eligible entities can apply for these funds through a competitive process.
In some cases, up to 100% of project costs can be covered by federal funds, making it easier to implement projects.
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