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The bill provides predictable, dedicated funding and administrative stability for active-transportation projects at the state and local level, but does so by earmarking Highway Trust Fund dollars and restricting transfers—reducing flexibility and increasing federal spending obligations that could divert resources from vehicle-focused highway programs.
State and local governments will receive $250 million per year (FY2027–2031) dedicated to building active-transportation projects (bike and pedestrian infrastructure), providing new, targeted capital for safer walking/biking facilities.
State and local governments can use the funds 'until expended,' allowing multi-year active-transportation projects to continue and be completed without needing annual reauthorization.
State Departments of Transportation receive the funds administered like Chapter 1 apportioned funds, giving predictable administration and planning/obligation processes for DOTs.
Drivers, highway projects, and related workers may see reduced Highway Trust Fund resources because the program uses Highway Trust Fund (excluding the Mass Transit Account), diverting dollars from other vehicle-focused highway programs.
Taxpayers and the federal budget could face higher obligations because the dedicated annual authorization increases Highway Trust Fund outlays and federal spending commitments.
State DOTs and the Secretary of Transportation will have less fiscal flexibility because the bill prohibits transfers, limiting the ability to reallocate funds to higher-priority needs within a fiscal year.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Authorizes $250M per year (FY2027–2031) from the Highway Trust Fund for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program as nontransferable contract authority available until expended.
Official title: To reauthorize the active transportation infrastructure investment program, and for other purposes.
Introduced April 29, 2026 by Chris Pappas · Last progress April 29, 2026
Authorizes $250 million per year from the Highway Trust Fund (excluding the Mass Transit Account) for fiscal years 2027–2031 to fund the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program. The funds are provided as contract authority treated like apportioned Title 23 funds, remain available until expended, and may not be transferred to other accounts. The change simply adds a five‑year, dedicated funding stream for active transportation projects (walking, biking, and related infrastructure) by amending the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provision that created the program.