What does Preamble of Active Transportation for Public Lands Act do?

This bill amends title 23, United States Code Requires the Secretary of Transportation to set aside funds for active transportation projects Funds are from the Federal lands transportation program and Federal lands access program

What does SHORT TITLE. of Active Transportation for Public Lands Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Active Transportation for Public Lands Act

What does FEDERAL LANDS AND TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS. of Active Transportation for Public Lands Act do?

This section amends title 23 of the United States Code. It establishes a set-aside of at least 5 percent of funds authorized for programs under sections 203 and 204 for active transportation. The term 'active transportation' is defined to include construction, planning, and design of trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other nonmotorized forms of transportation. Active transportation also includes infrastructure projects providing safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. The definition further includes the conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails.

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Active Transportation for Public Lands Act

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 4/27/2026

Author: Jared Huffman (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to allocate funds from the Federal lands transportation and Federal lands access programs to active transportation projects.
It mandates that at least 5 percent of funds authorized for specific transportation programs be dedicated to active transportation initiatives.
The legislation defines 'active transportation' to encompass trail facilities, safe routes for non-drivers, and the repurposing of abandoned railroad corridors for trails.

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