Rural Transportation Act

The Rural Transportation Act (H.R. 954) proposes a dedicated safety program to upgrade two-lane rural roads and highways. The bill would provide federal funding to states for specific safety improvements, such as widening lanes, smoothing road surfaces, installing guardrails, and adding turn lanes or traffic lights.

For citizens living in or traveling through rural areas, this legislation aims to reduce accidents by requiring states to identify and fix dangerous stretches of road. Additionally, the bill would increase funding for the repair of rural bridges and provide financial support for the Appalachian development highway system.