Bikeshare Transit Act of 2017
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2017)
Bikeshare Transit Act of 2017
This bill makes a bikeshare project eligible to be an associated transit improvement project, including one carried out to facilitate a bicycle rental operation that makes bicycles available for public transportation, allows riders to pick up and drop off bicycles, serves a defined geographic area, and facilitates the transit of individuals between various points in the area.
Public transportation capital projects shall include any project for the acquisition or replacement of bicycles and related equipment, including technology and vehicles needed to restock stations, and the construction of bicycle-related facilities to facilitate a bikeshare project.
The bill also makes eligible for funds under the congestion mitigation air quality improvement program projects or programs that reduce demand for roads through bikesharing.
What just happenedJul 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2017
- Jul 20, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Jul 19, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 19, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1018)
- Jul 19, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House