Increased Flexibility for Urban Public Transit Funding
This act allows all cities to use federal funds for the operating costs of public transportation, regardless of their population size. This means more cities can better manage their transit systems, potentially leading to improved service quality for passengers. It also introduces a requirement for cities to maintain their existing local funding levels to ensure stable support for public transit.
Key points
All cities can now use federal funds for public transportation operating costs, not just smaller ones.
Cities must annually certify they will maintain their local funding effort for transit, or face a reduction in federal grants.
This could lead to more stable and better-functioning public transportation services for residents.
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