The Small Communities Transit Improvement Act would increase federal transit funding for small cities with significant public transportation use. Currently, 3 percent of formula-based transit grants are set aside for these smaller communities; the bill would raise that to 5 percent. This change would direct more federal money to public transportation systems in smaller cities that rely heavily on transit but typically receive less funding than larger metropolitan areas. The bill was introduced in the Senate in September 2025 and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. By modifying how federal transit dollars are distributed, the legislation aims to improve bus services and other public transportation options in smaller communities across the country.
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