Digital Platforms to Speed Up Highway Construction and Boost Public Input.
This Act aims to accelerate the approval process for major highway projects by encouraging the use of interactive, cloud-based digital platforms for environmental reviews. Citizens will benefit from faster infrastructure development and improved transparency, allowing them to easily access information and participate actively in community engagement regarding local road construction plans.
Key points
Encourages the use of interactive, digital platforms for environmental impact analysis of major highway projects to streamline and expedite the approval process.
Enhances public transparency and community engagement by providing citizens with easier access to project data and interactive tools for commenting on road construction plans.
Highway projects that commit to using these modern digital platforms will receive priority consideration for major federal infrastructure grants.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2319
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-07-13