Safe and Affordable Transit Act
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Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Friedman (for herself and Ms. Malliotakis) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill creates a new federal grant program to help public transit agencies address crime and safety concerns. It authorizes $50 million per year from 2026 through 2030 for transit agencies to hire police officers, contract with local police departments, and install safety equipment like monitoring devices and operator shields. The bill also requires a study by the Transportation Research Board on effective crime prevention tactics for transit systems.
Who Benefits and How
Public transit agencies benefit from new federal funding for security operations and infrastructure. Local police departments may receive contracts to provide transit security. Security equipment manufacturers (monitoring devices, operator shields) gain a new revenue opportunity. Transit riders and operators benefit from improved safety measures. Frontline transit workers gain voice in the congressionally-mandated study.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The federal government bears the cost of the $250 million total authorization ($50M/year x 5 years). The Department of Transportation must administer the grants. Transit agencies must apply for and comply with grant requirements. The Transportation Research Board must conduct and report on the crime prevention study.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $50 million annually for FY2026-2030 for transit crime prevention grants
- Removes population requirement allowing smaller transit systems to qualify
- Eligible uses: hiring transit police, contracting with local police, safety infrastructure
- Requires Transportation Research Board study on crime prevention best practices
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Authorizes $50 million annually for FY2026-2030 in federal operating grants to public transit systems for crime prevention, including hiring transit police, contracting with local police, and safety infrastructure upgrades.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address public concerns about transit crime by providing dedicated federal funding for security measures and evidence-based practices"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
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