Connecting Communities Through Transit Planning Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Summary
The bill converts the existing pilot program into a permanent grant program and widens the kinds of projects that can receive funding, including new fixed‑guideway and bus rapid transit projects as well as upgrades to existing lines. It also defines and funds pre‑development work—like planning, design, community outreach, and accessibility studies—authorizing $75 million each year from 2027 through 2031. The changes aim to improve access for people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and other transit‑dependent groups.
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