PATH Act Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities...
To amend title 49, United States Code, to include certain ridership forecasting methods in determinations of whether a project under the fixed guideway capital investment grants program is justified, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to change how projects under the fixed guideway capital investment grants program are evaluated. Specifically, it would require the use of certain ridership forecasting methods to determine if these projects are justified. This means that before funding is approved, officials would use specific techniques to predict how many people would use the new transit systems. This could help ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively.
The bill would primarily impact transit planners, government agencies responsible for approving funding, and potentially the transit riders themselves. By improving the accuracy of ridership forecasts, the bill could lead to more sustainable and well-utilized transit projects. This could benefit taxpayers by ensuring funds are spent wisely and help improve public transportation systems.
HB9926 was introduced on July 23, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, awaiting further review and potential debate.
