COMMUTE Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1629 COMMUTE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1629

Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act or the COMMUTE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish an accessibility data pilot program.

The purpose of the pilot program is to develop or procure an accessibility data set and make such data available for states and metropolitan or rural planning organizations to improve their transportation planning by

measuring the level of access to important destinations such as jobs, health care facilities, child care services, educational and workforce training facilities, affordable housing, and food sources;
disaggregating the level of access by multiple transportation modes by a variety of population categories, including minority populations;
assessing the change in accessibility that would result from new transportation investments; and
providing data necessary to prioritize transportation investments that will improve access by all modes of travel.

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Current Status of Bill S 1629

Bill S 1629 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2021. Bill S 1629 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2021. Bill S 1629's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1629

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1629

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Commuting

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Performance measurement

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Public transit

- Regional and metropolitan planning

- Rural conditions and development

- Transportation programs funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1629

COMMUTE Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a pilot program to develop and provide to States and transportation planning organizations accessibility data sets, and for other purposes.

COMMUTE Act

Connecting Opportunities through Mobility Metrics and Unlocking Transportation Efficiencies Act