The "Rural Upgrades for Road Access and Local Growth Act of 2025" significantly amends the rural surface transportation grant program, primarily by dedicating a portion of its funding to specific communities. It mandates that the Secretary of Transportation reserve 30 percent of the annual program funds for grants to "regional hubs," defined as communities with populations between 10,000 and 75,000 . This ensures that mid-sized communities, regardless of their urbanized area classification, receive dedicated support for eligible projects and also streamlines administrative processes by reducing certain periods from 60 days to 3 days .