Grants for Accessible Microtransit: Improving Mobility for Disabled Individuals.
This act establishes a $20 million competitive grant pilot program to significantly improve accessible, on-demand microtransit services for individuals with disabilities and mobility impairments. The goal is to enhance citizen mobility, providing better access to jobs and local economic opportunities. A key condition for receiving funds is the installation of interior camera systems in all funded vehicles.
Key points
$20 million authorized for grants to local governments and organizations to fund accessible vehicles, driver training, and microtransit technology.
Priority is given to projects that ensure wheelchair accessibility and provide access options for low-income individuals, including those without smartphones or credit cards.
Vehicles must be equipped with interior cameras recording video and audio of passengers and drivers; access to these recordings is restricted to authorized personnel and law enforcement.
Status:
Introduced
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