Resilient Transit Act of 2022

HR 9302, the Resilient Transit Act of 2022, creates a new federal grant program to help state and local transit authorities fund projects that make public transportation systems more resilient to climate impacts like flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather. The grants cover specific activities such as installing flood barriers, upgrading drainage systems, adding backup power, monitoring temperature extremes, and assessing vulnerabilities to future climate events. The bill authorizes $300 million annually from 2023 through 2026 specifically for these resilience improvements, with 97.15% of funds distributed based on need and 2.85% for other purposes. This directly affects public transit agencies in communities facing climate-related infrastructure risks, providing targeted funding to protect critical transportation services.