H.R. 6950: District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act

The "District of Columbia Transportation Funding Equality Act" aims to amend the United States Code to provide the District of Columbia (D.C.) with similar funding benefits and treatment as states regarding certain transportation grant programs. Key provisions of the bill include:

Formula Grants for Buses

The bill proposes to include the District of Columbia in the formula for federal grants related to public transportation, specifically for bus services. Currently, D.C. is not recognized in this grant program, and the amendment would allow it to access funds intended for state-level public transportation development.

Apportionments Based on Growing and High-Density State Factors

It also seeks to add D.C. to the criteria used for distributing transportation funds based on growing and high-density state factors. This inclusion would enable D.C. to receive a share of funding that considers population growth and density, further aligning its funding with that of states.

National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant Program

The bill proposes to extend eligibility for this grant program—which focuses on restoring and replacing culverts, important for water management and infrastructure resilience—to the District of Columbia. Previously, only states could access these funds, leaving D.C. without support for similar projects.

Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program

The legislation also aims to amend a section of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to ensure that the District of Columbia is included in the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. This program is designed to enhance safety for transportation users and reduce roadway fatalities, and expanding eligibility would allow D.C. to implement similar safety measures.

In summary, the bill seeks to equalize transportation funding opportunities for the District of Columbia by treating it like a state in several federal grant frameworks, promoting the development of D.C.'s transportation infrastructure and safety initiatives.

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