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HR 5711119th CongressIntroduced
Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act
Introduced: Oct 9, 2025
Infrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act amends transportation planning statutes to mandate transparent, criteria-based project selection processes aligned with national and state goals, prioritizing high-performing projects and requiring public justification for deviations.
Key Points
- 1Amends Titles 23 and 49 to institutionalize transparency in transportation plan development
- 2Requires publicly accessible criteria for categorizing projects by performance metrics
- 3Mandates explanations for including lower-priority projects, emphasizing geographic equity and distressed areas
Impact Areas
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)State transportation departmentsLocal governments in economically distressed areasPublic stakeholders seeking project accountability
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