Congress quietly strips federal mandate for bike lanes and transit
H.R. 8349 — No TAP Act of 2026 · Filed by Scott Perry (R-PA) · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill removes a federal funding set-aside for Transportation Alternative Programs (TAP) from the Surface Transportation Block Grant program under 23 U.S.C. § 133. TAP funds currently support local projects like pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, transit, and community improvements. The bill eliminates this dedicated funding stream, allowing states to redirect that money to other transportation priorities or retain it without the TAP requirement.
Why we flagged it
The bill mechanically removes a dedicated funding set-aside for alternative transportation programs, shifting discretion to states. This is a straightforward reallocation of federal transportation block grant authority, not a hidden rider or concealment—the title accurately names what it does.
What the text implies
- States may redirect TAP funds to highway expansion or maintenance, reducing investment in pedestrian/bicycle/transit infrastructure that serves non-drivers and lower-income populations.
- Rural and small urban areas that lack political clout to compete for discretionary funding may see TAP projects eliminated entirely, as larger metro areas prioritize highway capacity.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
highway construction contractors; road maintenance firms; states with highway-focused transportation budgets