Communities would get more trees and shade to cool down hot streets and improve safety.
This bill would extend a program that helps local communities plant trees and build shade structures along walking, biking, and transit routes. It would also let more types of groups apply for funding. The bill would focus on areas most affected by extreme heat, making streets safer and more comfortable for people. The program would continue through 2030.
Today, the Healthy Streets program is authorized to fund cooling projects along transportation corridors through 2026. If this bill passes, the program would be extended through 2030, and more types of organizations, including state transit agencies and local schools, would be able to apply for grants. The bill would also expand the kinds of projects that can be funded, such as using smart sensors to monitor heat and creating urban forestry jobs.
HR 4420 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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