LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)
Parks to People Active Transportation Act
A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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
The Parks to People Active Transportation Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national greenway paths network. The program provides competitive grants to eligible organizations for the construction or improvement of safe and connected greenway paths. These paths are intended to link communities and may cross multiple local jurisdictions or State lines. The Secretary will consider various factors, such as community support and access to jobs or transit, when awarding grants. The bill also establishes specific funds set aside for planning, design, and administrative costs. It authorizes $300,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes access to jobs, services, and transit for low-income communities.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill provides a higher federal cost-share of 90 percent for projects serving rural areas.
- Scored +5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill aims to lower emissions for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants by reducing single-occupant vehicle trips.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Transportation and Connectivity: The program aims to create safe and connected greenway paths that can reduce congestion, reduce single-occupant vehicle trips, and improve access to jobs and public transportation (Section 2(b)(2), Section 2(d)(1)).
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Environmental and Health Benefits: The creation of these paths is intended to lower emissions for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants like NOx, VOC, and PM (Section 2(b)(2)). Additionally, the projects aim to provide more opportunities for walking, bicycling, and recreation (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Addressing Safety and Economic Disparities: The Secretary is directed to consider projects that address existing disparities in pedestrian and bicyclist fatality rates based on race or income, and projects that provide access to schools, jobs, and services for low-income communities and communities of color (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Increased Support for Rural and Disadvantaged Areas: The bill provides higher Federal cost-sharing for certain areas, such as 90 percent for rural areas and up to 100 percent for disadvantaged communities with a poverty rate of over 40 percent (Section 2(h)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Requirements for Organizations: To be eligible for a grant, organizations must demonstrate a commitment to providing matching funds, land, or in-kind contributions (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Administrative and Planning Burdens: Organizations seeking projects on Federal lands must enter into a cooperative agreement with the appropriate Federal agency (Section 2(c)(2)). Furthermore, there is a specific set-aside of up to $3,500,000 for administrative costs, research, and training (Section 2(f)(2)).
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes access to jobs, services, and transit for low-income communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill provides a higher federal cost-share of 90 percent for projects serving rural areas. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses disparities in pedestrian and bicyclist fatality rates that often impact communities of color. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides enhanced access to services and transit for underserved communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill supports metropolitan planning organizations and connectivity within metropolitan regions. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill provides improved transportation connectivity and recreation opportunities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill aims to lower emissions for greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants by reducing single-occupant vehicle trips. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill encourages integrating greenway paths with existing transit services. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill supports land conservation and ecological connectivity through greenway paths.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill directs the Secretary to address disparities in fatality rates based on race and provide access to underserved communities of color. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides higher federal cost-sharing for disadvantaged communities with high poverty rates.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill supports economic competitiveness through greenway path investments. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill improves access to jobs through the construction of greenway paths.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill promotes health and safety through opportunities for walking and bicycling.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 3/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan