Agency: Department of Transportation
Description:
Introduces the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP), which provides competitive funding for capital projects aimed at enhancing the accessibility of legacy rail fixed guideway stations. The program focuses on upgrading the accessibility for all users, including those who use wheelchairs, by increasing the number of existing stations or facilities that meet or exceed accessibility standards. Activities funded by the program include repairing, improving, modifying, retrofitting, or relocating infrastructure of stations or facilities for passenger use. The federal share of the total cost of a project for which a grant is awarded under this program cannot exceed 80%.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$1,750,000,000