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Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

USA116th CongressS-3391| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants for states, Indian tribes, multi-county special districts, and local or regional government organizations to construct certain projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities, including for sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect between destinations within a community or between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. DOT must select grant recipients within 150 days after funds become available under this bill. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds, including that DOT must obligate at least 30% of funds to certain projects, including projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers; set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible organizations to develop plans for active transportation networks and active transportation spines; and set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program. The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5696
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • January 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5696
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5696: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment trust fundsParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

USA116th CongressS-3391| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2020
Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation infrastructure investment program to provide competitive grants for states, Indian tribes, multi-county special districts, and local or regional government organizations to construct certain projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities, including for sidewalks, bikeways, and trails that connect between destinations within a community or between communities, metropolitan regions, or states. DOT must select grant recipients within 150 days after funds become available under this bill. The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds, including that DOT must obligate at least 30% of funds to certain projects, including projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers; set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible organizations to develop plans for active transportation networks and active transportation spines; and set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program. The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost.
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Timeline
Jan 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5696
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • January 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5696
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • March 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (6)
Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5696: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommunity life and organizationCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment trust fundsParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security