Congress extends federal funding for walking, cycling, transit infrastructure
H.R. 8565 — ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act · Filed by Chris Pappas (D-NH) · 4 cosponsors · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill reauthorizes federal funding for active transportation infrastructure (walking, cycling, transit) by adding $250 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031 from the Highway Trust Fund. The money flows through existing federal transportation grant programs and must be spent on active transportation projects; it cannot be transferred to other uses.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a straightforward five-year reauthorization of federal funding for active transportation infrastructure. It extends an existing program with a defined budget and no structural changes to the underlying statute.
What the text implies
- Funds are drawn from the Highway Trust Fund (non-Mass Transit Account), which is traditionally dedicated to road construction; this represents a policy shift in how that fund is allocated, potentially signaling a broader modal rebalancing in federal transportation spending.
- The 'not transferrable' restriction prevents states from redirecting active transportation funds to highway projects, locking in the intended use but also reducing flexibility for local adaptation.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
state and local transportation agencies; transit authorities; active transportation project contractors and consultants