This bill allows public transit agencies to redirect a portion of federal grants for buses and bus facilities toward workforce development and training programs. Specifically, it increases the allowable percentage of funds that can be used for workforce training from 5 percent to 10 percent under certain federal transit grant programs, and expands what types of workforce development activities can be funded beyond just training related to zero-emission vehicle transitions. The legislation affects transit agencies and workers in the public transportation system who would benefit from expanded training opportunities. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but rather reallocates how existing federal transit grants can be spent, giving agencies more flexibility to invest in worker development while still purchasing buses and infrastructure. This change is intended to help transit agencies address workforce shortages and skills gaps in the transit industry.
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