Improving Tribal Transportation: More Roads, Safety, and Transparency
This act aims to enhance the tribal transportation program, leading to better roads and increased safety for Native American communities. It improves transparency in fund management and simplifies the process of adding new roads to the national inventory, potentially resulting in better infrastructure and easier access to services for residents in these areas.
Key points
More Roads and Safety: The tribal transportation program will now include highway safety, potentially leading to safer travel.
Easier Road Inclusion: The process for adding new roads to the national inventory has been simplified, which may accelerate infrastructure development.
Increased Transparency: Information about roads and funding will be more readily available to the public, increasing citizen oversight.
Independent Audits: Audits of the program will be conducted to ensure funds are spent effectively and in compliance with regulations.
New Advisory Committee: A tribal advisory committee will be established to advise on transportation matters, giving communities more influence over decisions.
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