Bill May Help Broadband, Public Transit in ‘Moving Forward’

The bill could fund more transit, like the MAX in Fort Collins. Image credit

The federal House of Representatives has introduced a bill to transition away from fossil fuels and develop broadband infrastructure in rural America. The Moving Forward Act features $19B for rail expansion and $100B to bringing affordable high-speed broadband across the country. Other possible investments include highways, ports, transit, schools, and housing, as well as tax incentives to shift the country toward renewable energy.

Learn more about the Moving Forward Act from this article in Governing.