- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 27, 2026
What it does
The BRIDGE Act would establish a competitive grant program to provide federal funding for the maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation of commuter rail bridges, including those shared with intercity passenger, other public transit, or roadway use. It affects operators of public transportation systems seeking grants for bridges they do not own, requiring them to secure access agreements with bridge owners before receiving funds. Grants would be awarded based on factors such as system size, existing funding, bridge age and condition, and whether bridge replacement is prioritized in the applicant’s transit asset management plan, with $1.5 billion authorized annually for fiscal years 2027…
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