HB 2684
An Act providing for commuter impact zones; establishing the Commuter Impact Zone Grant Program, Commuter Impact Mitigation Grant Program and Commuter Impact Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Transportation.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Commuter Impact Zone Act to address the impacts of regional commuter traffic on Pennsylvania communities. It creates three grant programs: a Commuter Impact Zone Grant Program to help municipalities designate and mitigate these impacts, a Commuter Impact Mitigation Grant Program to support residential and small business improvements, and a Commuter Impact Fund to finance these programs. The Department of Transportation will play a key role in administering these programs and coordinating with municipalities.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Commuter Impact Zone Grant Program to designate and mitigate commuter traffic impacts.
- Creates the Commuter Impact Mitigation Grant Program to support residential and small business improvements in impacted zones.
- Creates the Commuter Impact Fund to provide financial resources for the grant programs.
- Defines ‘Commuter Impact Zone’ based on criteria like commuter rates, traffic volume, and infrastructure strain.
- Sets maximum grant amounts of $5,000,000 per year for grant recipients.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to incorporate commuter impact zones into transportation planning.
- Mandates municipalities to approve highway expansion projects that pass through designated commuter impact zones.
- Requires an annual report detailing the activities and outcomes of the programs.
Who is affected
- Municipalities
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Businesses in Pennsylvania
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Benjamin Sanchez
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