Funding for Rural Road Projects
Official: To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.
This bill helps rural counties get money for improving roads, especially those used for transporting farm products. It focuses on areas with significant agricultural activity to enhance local transportation infrastructure.
1. This bill allows certain counties to receive funding for road projects. 2. It defines 'covered counties' based on their agricultural production value. 3. The bill reserves 10 percent of funds for projects on farm-to-market roads. 4. The Secretary of Transportation will create a list of eligible counties. 5. This funding aims to improve transportation in rural areas.
Farmers and residents in rural counties with high agricultural production will benefit from better roads.