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Faster Transit Projects: Local Agencies Take Over Environmental Review Approvals.

This law aims to speed up the delivery of smaller public transit projects, such as new bus routes or facility upgrades. It allows large, qualified local transit agencies to take over the federal government's responsibility for quickly approving less complex environmental reviews (Categorical Exclusions). This means citizens could see improvements in local public transportation infrastructure and services implemented more quickly.
Key points
Local transit agencies in major urban areas (over 200,000 residents) can assume federal authority to approve quick environmental reviews for minor projects.
The goal is to reduce the time needed to start construction and modernization of public transit systems, potentially leading to faster service improvements.
Agencies taking on these duties become solely liable for complying with all relevant federal environmental laws and public disclosure requirements.
The transfer of responsibility is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and is subject to federal monitoring and potential termination if compliance fails.
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Print number: 119_S_3284
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-12-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Streamline Transit Projects Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3284.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local transit agencies in major urban areas (over 200,000 residents) can assume federal authority to approve quick environmental reviews for minor projects.
  • The goal is to reduce the time needed to start construction and modernization of public transit systems, potentially leading to faster service improvements.
  • Agencies taking on these duties become solely liable for complying with all relevant federal environmental laws and public disclosure requirements.
  • The transfer of responsibility is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and is subject to federal monitoring and potential termination if compliance fails.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

CATEGORIES

Transport Public Investments Environment