Rural communities would get $20 million yearly for better transportation options and less traffic.
This bill would set aside $20 million each year to help rural communities create better ways to get around, like carpooling and vanpooling. It would also make it easier for cities of all sizes to get money for projects that ease traffic. The goal is to improve how people travel, cut down on traffic jams, and clean up the air.
Today, federal law doesn't explicitly define "transportation demand management" or set aside specific funds for these strategies, especially in rural areas. Some federal grants to relieve traffic are only for very large cities. After this bill, "transportation demand management" would be clearly defined. $20 million would be set aside each year for rural transportation projects, and another $20 million for smaller congestion relief projects. More cities would qualify for congestion relief grants.
HR 7301 · 119th Congress · January 30, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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