S. 684 117th Congress Senate

Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act

Official title: A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to make grants to eligible applicants to build safe a… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an active transportation investment program to make grants to eligible applicants to build safe and connected options for bicycles and walkers within and between communities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 10, 2021 Introduced by: Edward J. Markey Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

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Department of TransportationGovernment trust fundsParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRacial and ethnic relationsRegional and metropolitan planningTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Mar 10, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action March 10, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to carry out an active transportation investment program to provide competitive grants to state, local, and regional government entities, and Indian tribes to construct projects that connect walking and bicycling infrastructure within and between communities, metropolitan regions, or states.

The bill sets forth various limitations on the use of funds by DOT, including that it must

obligate at least 30% of funds to projects that connect people with public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools, residences, recreation areas, and other community activity centers;
set aside at least $3 million to provide planning grants for eligible entities; and
set aside at least $2 million to cover the costs of administration, research, technical assistance, communications, and training activities under the program.

The federal share of grants must not exceed 80% of the total project cost. However, DOT may increase the federal share to 100% for disadvantaged communities with a poverty rate of over 40%.

Related & companion bills 4

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Environment and Public Works Committee
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Cosponsors 3

Murkowski, Lisa

Alaska · May 24, 2021

Sullivan, Dan

Alaska · Mar 10, 2021

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Mar 10, 2021

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 684: Connecting America’s Active Transportation System Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-684/

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