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Green Streets Act: Reducing Emissions, Improving Public Transit

This act introduces new transportation planning rules aimed at reducing emissions and making roads more resilient to climate change. Citizens can expect more investments in public transportation, bike lanes, and sidewalks, potentially easing daily commutes and reducing air pollution. The changes also ensure that new road projects are analyzed for their environmental and community impact, especially in vulnerable areas.
Key points
Requires transportation planners to consider projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transportation system resilience.
Establishes minimum standards for states to decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled and enhance public road resilience.
Mandates environmental and community impact analysis, including for environmental justice communities, before approving large road capacity expansion projects.
Requires states failing to meet emission reduction targets to allocate federal funds to projects promoting public transit, active transportation, and transit-oriented development.
Establishes national standards and performance measures for transit accessibility, including stop distance and transit mode share.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5465
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GREEN Streets Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires transportation planners to consider projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transportation system resilience.
  • Establishes minimum standards for states to decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled and enhance public road resilience.
  • Mandates environmental and community impact analysis, including for environmental justice communities, before approving large road capacity expansion projects.
  • Requires states failing to meet emission reduction targets to allocate federal funds to projects promoting public transit, active transportation, and transit-oriented development.
  • Establishes national standards and performance measures for transit accessibility, including stop distance and transit mode share.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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