Increased funding for improving safety and quality of urban public transit.
This Act establishes a new grant program for urban areas aimed at increasing the quality, frequency, and geographic availability of public transportation services. This means citizens can expect better connections and enhanced safety on buses, subways, and trains. The funds can cover operating costs, service expansion, and security projects, including the hiring of additional security personnel.
Key points
Service Improvement: New federal grants can be used to increase the frequency and expand the geographic reach of public transit, making daily commutes easier.
Enhanced Security: Funds can be allocated to projects that increase security, including hiring additional law enforcement or security personnel within public transportation systems.
Operational Support: Grants will cover 80% of operating expenses related to service improvements, provided local authorities maintain their current level of non-federal spending.
Protection Against Outsourcing: Funds designated for service improvement cannot be used to transition existing fixed-route public transportation to on-demand services provided by third-party contractors.
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