TCS Databases

A Taxpayers for Common Sense Project

Agency: Department of Transportation

  • Truck and Bus Safety Grants

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Provisions for Truck and Bus Safety Grants, which are designed to enhance the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and buses; authorizes appropriations for various grant programs that address safety concerns related to CMVs and buses. These programs include discretionary grants for nonprofit organizations to provide training to non-federal…

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Crash Data

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Funding to evaluate the effectiveness of innovative behavioral traffic safety countermeasures, revise crash data collection systems to include new data elements such as those distinguishing personal mobility devices from other vehicles, and coordinate with states to update the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria. Bill Section: Division J New or…

  • Vehicle Safety and Behavioral Research Programs

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: For vehicle and behavioral safety research, including child restraints, new vehicle technology, recall awareness, child heatstroke awareness, move over for emergency or law enforcement vehicles awareness, and unsecured vehicle loads awareness. Requires participation in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. Bill Section: Division J New or Existing: Existing Potential Cost:…

  • Highway Traffic Safety Programs

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: For supplemental highway traffic safety programs: $100 million for highway safety programs under 23 USC 402, $110 million for national priority safety programs under 23 USC 405, and $100 million for administrative and related operating expenses of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Bill Section: Division J New or…

  • Rail safety improvements

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Provisions for rail safety improvements, notably through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program designed to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of both intercity passenger and freight rail systems with a focus on reducing congestion, facilitating ridership growth, improving short-line and regional railroad infrastructure, and addressing…

  • Amtrak Funding – NEC

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Provides financial support for Amtrak’s operations within the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The program supports a range of improvements, including reduced trip times, increased train frequencies, higher operating speeds, improved reliability, expanded capacity, reduced congestion, electrification, and other enhancements as determined by the Secretary. This funding is part of the…

  • RAISE Grants

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants, which are competitive grant programs designed to fund critical transportation infrastructure projects across the country. The RAISE Grants, previously known as BUILD and TIGER grants, support road, rail, transit, and port projects. Bill Section: Division J New or Existing: Existing…

  • Railroad Crossing Grants

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Allocates $3 billion over five years for Railroad Crossing Grants to enhance safety at railroad crossings. The funds are intended to eliminate hazards at public and private railroad-highway crossings, particularly those that are not equipped with active warning systems. The program supports the installation of protective devices, the construction…

  • Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Introduces the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program, aimed at supporting local initiatives to prevent deaths and serious injuries on roads and streets. This program focuses on funding high-impact strategies that improve safety across wider geographical areas, ensuring equitable investment in the safety needs of…

  • Culvert Removal Grants

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    Agency: Department of Transportation   Description: Establishes the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and Restoration Grant program (Culvert AOP Program) to provide funding for projects that would improve or restore fish passage. The funds are intended to replace, remove, repair, or improve culverts and weirs that would meaningfully improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish.…