To create the West Virginia Rural Mobility and Transportation Access Act.

HB 5161 creates the West Virginia Rural Mobility and Transportation Access Act to improve transportation access in rural areas. It establishes a grant program funded by federal funds (like FTA Section 5311), state appropriations, and private donations to support local providers - such as counties, nonprofits, and private companies - in offering on-demand rides, flexible shared transit ("micro transit"), and coordinated mobility services. The program prioritizes counties with limited existing service, encourages innovative models, and requires coordination among transportation, health, and human service providers without the state operating vehicles or drivers. It directly affects rural residents (outside urban areas with 50,000+ population) who lack reliable access to jobs, healthcare, and essential services.