Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021

The Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021 is a comprehensive plan to modernize the nation’s rail, freight, and trucking infrastructure. It authorizes approximately $78 billion over five years to expand passenger rail services, repair aging bridges, and improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles.

For the average citizen, this bill aims to provide more reliable and frequent Amtrak service, particularly in underserved regions, while reducing travel times through track improvements. It also enhances road safety by implementing new technology requirements for heavy trucks and increasing funding for hazardous material response and railway crossing safety. Additionally, the bill supports research into new transportation technologies and creates grant programs to help local communities upgrade their transit systems and reduce traffic congestion.