This bill, titled the Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act or the BASICS Act , aims to significantly improve Federal transportation programs by reallocating funds and establishing new dedicated programs. It introduces a Strengthening Bridges Formula Program , allocating $5.5 billion annually from 2027 to 2031 for bridge construction, replacement, and rehabilitation, with funds distributed based on the cost of addressing poor-condition bridges in each state and a minimum allocation of $45 million per state. Additionally, a new Regional Transportation Planning Program receives $150 million annually for the same period to support planning organizations in nonmetropolitan areas. The legislation mandates that 25 percent of funds from both the new bridge program and the existing Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) be suballocated to specific population-based areas within states, ensuring a broader distribution of resources. For project selection in areas under 50,000 population, states must consult with local governments or regional transportation planning organizations, fostering greater local input. Notably, the Federal share for projects on local, off-system bridges owned by local governments or Tribes will be 100 percent . The Act also enhances metropolitan planning by making the Federal share for these activities 100 percent and expanding eligible uses to include fiscal administration, preliminary design, and housing or economic development studies linked to transportation. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a process for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to become direct recipients of Federal funding , based on their technical and financial capabilities. Furthermore, the bill creates a new program for rural transportation planning, providing direct funding to regional transportation planning organizations and offering assistance for capacity building and multimodal planning in nonmetropolitan areas, also with a 100 percent Federal share. To ensure accountability and local control, the bill restricts the transferability of HSIP funds; states must first make these funds available to local governments and regional planning organizations through a competitive process , certified by the Secretary, before any transfer can occur. The legislation emphasizes the importance of states obligating funds for locally selected projects and ensuring that local consultation and coordination processes are diligently followed.