Complete Streets Act of 2024

The Complete Streets Act of 2024 requires states to establish programs that ensure transportation infrastructure accommodates all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transit riders, and motorists, with a focus on safety and accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. States must create competitive grant programs for eligible entities (such as local governments, transit agencies, and tribal governments) to design and construct complete streets projects, using 5% of their transportation funds. The bill sets minimum standards for complete streets policies and design requirements, including protected bike lanes, accessible sidewalks, and appropriate lighting, with new projects required to comply within 2-5 years. It prioritizes projects in areas where nonmotorized users are most vulnerable and mandates states to report on their implementation progress.