The GREEN Streets Act requires states and transportation planners to make climate and emissions reduction a priority in federal highway funding decisions by setting greenhouse gas reduction targets and conducting environmental impact analyses before approving road expansion projects. States that fail to meet their emissions targets must redirect a growing portion of highway funds—starting at 33% and increasing 2% annually—toward transit, active transportation, and land use projects instead of building new roads. The bill also establishes new national accessibility standards for public transit in metropolitan areas with populations over 250,000, requiring local transportation agencies to measure and report on transit performance, including metrics like stop proximity, mode share, first/last mile connectivity, and disability access. The Secretary of Transportation has one year to develop these performance measures, and affected areas must then set targets and submit regular reports, while rural and tribal communities receive technical assistance but face no compliance requirements. Overall, the legislation aims to shift federal transportation investment away from highway expansion and toward climate-friendly alternatives that improve access to transit and active transportation options.
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