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HR 2778 115th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Advanced technology and technological innovations Air quality Roads and highways Transportation programs funding Transportation safety and security

Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2017

Introduced: June 6, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Jun 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jun 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 6, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program.

DOT may make competitive grants to states, local, or tribal government entities for projects to improve, through use of innovative technology, the functioning of traffic signals to reduce traffic congestion, fuel costs for drivers, and air pollution, as well as improve the safety and effectiveness of roadways. However, a grant may not be used to purchase, operate, or maintain an automated traffic enforcement system.

The federal share of project costs may not exceed 80%, but DOT may waive such limit if an assisted entity can show extreme financial hardship.

What's happening now June 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jan 22, 2018
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jul 12, 2017
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jun 6, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2778: Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2778/
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"H.R. 2778: Less Traffic with Smart Stop Lights Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2778/.
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