The PATH to College Act gives money from the Department of Transportation to help improve bus and transit systems that serve college campuses. The goal is to make it easier for students to get to and from school using public transportation.

The grants can be used for three main things: building new transit stops that connect to college campuses and nearby areas, running buses more frequently or adjusting schedules so students can make it to their classes on time, or paying for the costs of running the transit service. The money goes to partnerships between public transit agencies and colleges—specifically community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges, or other schools that serve minority students.

In practical terms, this means if you're a student at one of these colleges, your area might get better bus service, more convenient schedules, or new stops closer to campus. It's designed to help students who rely on public transportation get around more easily, which could make attending college more affordable and accessible for people who can't afford a car.

PATH to College Act

Casey, Robert P., Jr.

Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act or the PATH to College ActThis bill authorizes Department of Transportation (DOT) grants for improving transit connections for students at institutions of higher education.Specifically, grants must be used for projects such as (1) adding transit stops that serve campuses and connect to surrounding areas or other cities, (2) increasing the frequency of service or adjusting the transit time to allow students to get to and from their classes, or (3) providing for service operating costs. DOT may award the grants to partnerships of public transit providers and one or more community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, tribal colleges and universities, or other minority-serving institutions.