S-614 : Still Just a Bill


Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act

This bill revises and reauthorizes the surface transportation block grant program (Transportation Alternatives Program) in the Department of Transportation.

For example, states are allowed to allocate funds under the program to counties, metropolitan planning organizations, regional transportation planning organizations, and local governments. Additionally, metropolitan planning organizations that serve an urbanized area with a population of 200,000 or fewer are eligible for funding.

The bill also adjusts the funding limits for states to improve the ability of applicants to access funding in an efficient and expeditious manner, and limits the transferability of funds under the program unless a state meets certain requirements.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2021-03-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Pedestrians and bicycling
  • Public transit
  • Regional and metropolitan planning
  • Roads and highways
  • State and local government operations
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Urban and suburban affairs and development
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