MTI explored the climate action potentials of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act compared to President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan.
VIA said the adjustments are meant to be temporary and will primarily focus on fixed-route bus frequency.
The Buses and Bus Facilities Program is the Biden-Harris Administration’s investment in American infrastructure and commitment to combatting climate change nationwide.
The Route Restoration Program will help transit agencies develop strategies and identify opportunities to remove barriers and increase equity in underserved communities.
Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.
The funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
APTA said that public transit investment in this reconciliation bill will help address climate change, equity challenges and mobility demand for our communities.
CRISI funds projects that reduce congestion, improve short-line and regional railroad infrastructure, relocate rail lines, enhance multimodal connections and facilitate service integration between rail and other modes such as at ports or intermodal facilities.
These funds are to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The guide can help decide how public agencies can participate in supporting and enabling high speed rail and intercity passenger rail projects.
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