What does Preamble of Bus Parity and Clarity Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 23 of the United States Code. The stated purpose is to clarify provisions relating to equal access for over-the-road buses. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the provided text.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Bus Parity and Clarity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Bus Parity and Clarity Act.

What does CLARIFICATION OF EQUAL ACCESS FOR OVER-THE-ROAD BUSES. of Bus Parity and Clarity Act do?

This section amends sections 129(a) and 166 of title 23, United States Code, to clarify equal access for over-the-road buses on toll roads, bridges, tunnels, ferries, and HOV facilities. The amendments replace the phrase 'serving the public' with 'in scheduled or charter service' in specific subsections. It defines 'charter service' as having the meaning given in part 604 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. It requires public authorities conducting value pricing pilot programs to provide over-the-road buses in scheduled or charter service access to toll facilities under the same rates as public transportation vehicles. The Federal Highway Administration Administrator must publish a database of toll facility rates, terms, and conditions related to equal access provisions annually, starting 180 days after enactment. The section defines key terms including 'over-the-road bus', 'public authority', 'toll facility', and 'public transportation vehicle'.

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Bus Parity and Clarity Act

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends federal law to ensure over-the-road buses in scheduled or charter service have equal access to toll roads, bridges, tunnels, ferries, and HOV facilities.
Public authorities conducting value pricing pilot programs must offer over-the-road buses the same toll rates as public transportation vehicles.
The Federal Highway Administration will annually publish a database detailing toll facility rates and access conditions for buses.

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