H.R. 382 – Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021

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The Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021 updates federal transportation law to formally recognize bikeshare projects. It changes the definition of public transportation vehicles to include bikeshare, and adds bikeshare and shared scooter systems to the list of projects eligible for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funding. The changes affect federal agencies that administer transportation programs and the operators of bikeshare and shared micromobility services.

Key Provisions

Amends 49 U.S.C. §5302 to insert “bikeshare projects” into the definition of public transportation vehicles.
Amends 23 U.S.C. §149(b)(7) to include “shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems)” as eligible projects for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

February 4, 2021

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

January 21, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E57)

January 21, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

January 21, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Highways and Transit Subcommittee

February 4, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 21, 2021

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117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 382

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 21, 2021

Mr. Blumenauer (for himself, Mr. Buchanan, and Ms. Pressley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021.

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Definitions

Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)—

(1)

by striking and the installation and inserting , the installation; and

(2)

by inserting , and bikeshare projects after public transportation vehicles.

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Congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program eligible projects

Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems), after carsharing,.