Safety, Accountability, and Funding Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2005

H.R. 942, the Safety, Accountability, and Funding Efficiency for Transportation Act of 2005, would require government agencies to conduct a detailed cost-benefit analysis before hiring private companies for large-scale transportation projects costing $100,000 or more. These evaluations would compare the costs of using private contractors against using government employees and would require the public disclosure of the contractor’s performance history and past political contributions. For citizens, this bill aims to increase transparency and financial oversight regarding how tax dollars are spent on the design and construction of roads, bridges, and public transit systems.