Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Better Transit for Riders Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Better Transit for Riders Act. It directs the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration to create a task force within two years. The task force will study and provide recommendations for benchmarks on transit operations and coordination. This group will have up to 15 members representing various transit disciplines and community groups. The task force must submit a final report to Congress and the public before it terminates. The Administrator also has the option to extend the task force for an additional two years.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The bill establishes a task force to improve transit operations, coordination, integrated payments, and overall rider experience.
- Scored +4
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill focuses on improving transit operations, coordination, and services within urbanized metropolitan areas.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the task force to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 2(a)(3)(A), the task force will look at integrated payments and fare integration within the same metropolitan service area, which could make paying for and using multiple transit services easier for riders.
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Under section 2(f)(2), the task force is directed to prioritize improving the experience of transit riders and service delivery, particularly for those who use multiple forms of transit in a single ride, by focusing on reducing delays and improving safety and connections.
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Under section 2(e), the task force is required to submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available, which holds officials accountable and keeps the public informed about transit recommendations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill establishes a task force to improve transit operations, coordination, integrated payments, and overall rider experience. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill considers greenhouse gas emissions impacts and reducing vehicle miles traveled through improved transit coordination. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill directs the task force to consider compliance with the Clean Air Act and environmental regulations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill focuses on improving transit operations, coordination, and services within urbanized metropolitan areas. Would union members be better off under this? — The task force explicitly includes representatives from transit unions among its members.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the task force to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House