Language Access in Transit Act

This bill would require public transportation programs that get federal money to make their services understandable for people with limited English skills. The Secretary of Transportation must make sure these programs offer “meaningful language access,” so riders who don’t speak English well can use buses, trains, and other services without barriers.

In simple terms, it aims to stop language from being a reason someone can’t use transit. It does this by adding language access to existing nondiscrimination rules for federally funded transit services.

• Who is affected: Riders with limited English skills and transit agencies that receive federal funds.
• What changes: Transit services must provide meaningful language access (such as translations or other help) as part of nondiscrimination requirements.
• When: The bill directs the Transportation Department to take action; no specific dates are given in the text.