Search Results: keywords:"public transit"

  • H. R. 8253 — To establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,323

    H.R. 8253 proposes to create a program by the Department of Transportation to provide grants for green transportation infrastructure projects. These projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas and toxic emissions by funding visionary transportation initiatives like electric public...

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    H.R. 8253 is a bill that wants to help make transportation cleaner and better for the planet by giving money to projects like electric buses and charging stations. It tries to help places that have been hurt by pollution, but it has some tricky parts that need careful thinking to make sure everyone gets treated fairly and things don't get too expensive.

  • S. 3670 — To require States to establish complete streets programs, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,071

    The bill, titled the "Complete Streets Act of 2024," requires States to create programs that make streets safer and more accessible for everyone, including people who walk, bike, drive, use public transit, or have disabilities. These programs will focus on designing roads that accommodate...

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    The "Complete Streets Act of 2024" wants to make streets safer for everyone—whether they walk, bike, drive, or use wheelchairs—by asking each State to make plans and get help to build streets that work well for all kinds of travel.

  • H. RES. 998 — Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as Transit Equity Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:292

    H. RES. 998 supports recognizing February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day" to honor Rosa Parks and her contributions to civil rights. The resolution emphasizes the importance of accessible and affordable public transit for all, highlighting its role in promoting social...

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    H. RES. 998 is a special day to remember Rosa Parks and the importance of buses and trains being fair and easy for everyone to use. It doesn't spend any money but asks people to keep working on making public transportation better for everyone and celebrates with some agencies offering free rides for a day.