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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing: Update on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Transit Funding
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on July 12, 2022, to receive an update from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regarding the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The discussion focused on how federal investments are being used to expand bus rapid transit networks and improve transit access in communities across the country.
This hearing tracks the distribution of the largest-ever federal investment in public transit, which directly impacts the availability, speed, and reach of bus and rail services for residents in cities and rural areas nationwide.
Who It Affects
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Public transit riders
Residents in areas receiving federal transit grants may see changes in service frequency, route availability, and transit technology.
Local transit authorities
Agencies like COTA and Cleveland RTA are applying for and receiving federal funds through the Capital Investment Grants program.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 12, 2022, to review the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law regarding public transit.
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents the largest federal investment in public transit to date.
- The FTA is currently supporting bus rapid transit (BRT) projects in cities including Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis.
- The Capital Investment Grants program is being utilized by local transit authorities to fund new BRT routes.
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- The hearing addressed the role of transit in connecting workers to job sites and mitigating the impact of high gas prices on household budgets.
- The committee discussed the historical impact of infrastructure projects on Black and Brown communities and the need for improved transit in rural areas.
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Focus on Bus Rapid Transit
The hearing highlights a clear policy emphasis on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as a primary mechanism for expanding transit access in mid-sized American cities.
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