arrow_back Back to App

Local Governments Can Now Cooperate to Buy Public Transit Equipment

This law allows local governments (cities, counties) to join forces for the cooperative purchase of public transit rolling stock, such as buses or trains. This change enables them to achieve lower prices through bulk buying, potentially saving taxpayer money. These savings can support better local transit investments and improve service quality for commuters.
Key points
Local authorities are now permitted to jointly purchase public transit equipment under cooperative procurement programs.
Cooperative purchasing aims to lower transportation investment costs, potentially improving service quality and availability for citizens.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8139
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Process start date: 2024-04-26