Bill · H.R. 5230· House(119-HR-5230)
Faster Buses Better Futures Act
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 9/10/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Faster Buses Better Futures Act aims to increase local bus service to combat the climate crisis by amending existing transit laws. It establishes a program for competitive grants to fund bus network redesigns intended to significantly increase ridership. The bill also provides funding for installing bus stop shelters and improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities at covered stations. Additionally, it implements transit priority measures to ensure more reliable and frequent transit vehicle movement through public rights-of-way. Finally, the act authorizes funding for Federal Transit Administration staffing to assist with project implementation and dispute adjudication.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The All Stations Accessibility Program specifically targets upgrades to meet ADA standards.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+9
The bill provides substantial funding for bus network redesigns, station accessibility, and transit priority measures.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The bill funds significant station accessibility upgrades to meet ADA construction standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Bus Service and Ridership: The bill provides grants for bus network redesigns that are expected to increase total transit network ridership by 100 percent (Sec. 2).
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Improved Accessibility for People with Disabilities: Through the All Stations Accessibility Program, funds are available to upgrade stations to meet ADA construction standards, improving access to jobs and community activities (Sec. 3(h)).
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Better Waiting Conditions at Bus Stops: The Bus Stop Shelter Reimbursement Program allows for the installation of shelters that provide seating and protection from weather conditions like rain, snow, heat, and extreme cold (Sec. 3(g)).
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Improved Transit Reliability: Transit priority measures are designed to help transit vehicles complete routes in a more reliable and frequent manner (Sec. 4(a)).
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Addressing Equity Gaps: Grant applications for network redesigns must include evaluations of equity and mobility gaps, specifically looking at demographic groups such as youth, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income individuals (Sec. 2(e)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Costs for Local Entities: While the federal government covers a large portion of costs, certain grant periods for bus network redesigns involve a lower federal share, requiring more local funding (Sec. 2(e)(4)(B)).
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Service Alteration Restrictions: Transit providers are prohibited from altering the frequency of service on fixed-route transit for the specific purpose of preventing a public right-of-way owner from meeting requirements for suitable corridors (Sec. 4(a)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+9Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Seniors+6Good For Retirees+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Children+3Good For Women+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+9Reduces Carbon Emissions+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8Improves Racial Equity+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 9/10/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House