Senate Committee Increases Bike Federal Funding
In late July, a U.S. Senate committee passed America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA, S. 2302) to reauthorize funding for federal transportation policy and support projects including bike paths, multi-use trails, bike parks and safety incentives. ATIA would allow states to more easily move forward with projects that make biking better, safer and more accessible for all riders. The current authorization of the federal transportation policy is set to expire at the end of September 2020. While this process remains in its early stages, we’re excited about the direction of this bill and the promise it holds for increased federal funding for bikes. Some details of the bill that we support include: |
Interested in learning more about how this bill could affect a bike project near you? Read our blog here. Looking ahead, other committees in Congress will have to draft their versions of this bill and all proposals will have to be shaped into one acceptable document. Funding for all federal transportation programs remains a challenge. PeopleForBikes is strongly engaged with allies on the Hill and partners in Washington, D.C. on this reauthorization and will continue tracking and sharing updates on major developments. |