S-654 : Still Just a Bill

Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metric and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to carry out an accessibility data pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program is to develop or make available an accessibility data set for states and metropolitan or rural planning organizations to improve their transportation planning by measuring the level of access to important destinations such as jobs, health care facilities, child care services, educational and workforce training facilities, affordable housing, and food sources.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Child care and development
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Food industry and services
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Housing supply and affordability
  • Regional and metropolitan planning
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Transportation programs funding

Related Bills

See Related Bills