PATH Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
S. 5114, known as the PATH Act (Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act), would amend the federal law governing the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program, which the Federal Transit Administration uses to fund new and expanded rail, bus rapid transit, and similar transit projects. The bill would revise the criteria used to judge whether a proposed project is "justified" by allowing ridership forecasts to take into account population density, population growth rate, and related development-planning activities, rather than relying on narrower measures currently specified in law. It also directs that, when population factors are considered, whichever of density or growth rate is most favorable to a project's forecast may be used, alongside existing ridership levels in the corridor.
The change would primarily affect transit agencies and local governments applying for federal capital investment grants, particularly those in fast-growing communities where population increases may not yet be reflected in current ridership data. It could make it easier for such areas to qualify for funding by broadening the analytical methods used to project future transit demand.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator John Curtis with Senator Kelly as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet received a committee vote or further floor action, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5114 do?
- S. 5114, known as the PATH Act (Promoting Access to Transit in High-Growth Communities Act), would amend the federal law governing the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program, which the Federal Transit Administration uses to fund new and expanded rail, bus rapid transit, and similar transit projects. The bill would revise the criteria used to judge whether a proposed project is "justified" by allowing ridership forecasts to take into account population density, population growth rate, and related development-planning activities, rather than relying on narrower measures currently specified in law. It also directs that, when population factors are considered, whichever of density or growth rate is most favorable to a project's forecast may be used, alongside existing ridership levels in the corridor. The change would primarily affect transit agencies and local governments applying for federal capital investment grants, particularly those in fast-growing communities where population increases may not yet be reflected in current ridership data. It could make it easier for such areas to qualify for funding by broadening the analytical methods used to project future transit demand. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator John Curtis with Senator Kelly as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It has not yet received a committee vote or further floor action, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has S. 5114 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5114. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5114?
- S. 5114 was sponsored by Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5114?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (23 Jul 2026).
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