Streamline Transit Projects Act

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The Streamline Transit Projects Act is a legislative bill introduced by Utah Sen. Mike Lee that aims to give state agencies authority over environmental reviews for transit projects, which are currently handled by the federal government. This change is intended to expedite construction timelines and reduce traffic by allowing state officials to make decisions on projects they are more familiar with without federal delays. The bill would extend existing exceptions for certain highway projects to all transit projects through an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the possibility of revoking exceptions if state agencies fail to comply with rules.