House Bill No. 6747, identified as File No. 167, is a legislative proposal that mandates the Department of Transportation and each transit district in the state to collaboratively develop a comprehensive plan to modernize and maintain bus stops and shelters. The plan must ensure that these facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines and cater to the needs of users of all ages and abilities. This includes providing sidewalks, curb cuts, ramps, weather protection, lighting, and real-time transportation information signage. Additionally, the plan should explore the possibility of installing solar photovoltaic systems at bus stops and shelters for lighting and charging mobile devices. The bill also requires the plan to address the maintenance and safety of bus stops and shelters post-construction. The commissioner is required to submit the plan to the General Assembly's transportation committee by February 1, 2024.

The fiscal impact statement indicates that the bill will result in a one-time cost of up to $75,000 to the Department of Transportation, which will be used to hire a consultant or temporary staff to develop the plan. This cost will be incurred in the fiscal year 2024, with no anticipated fiscal impact in the subsequent years. The bill has received a joint favorable vote from the Transportation Committee, with 34 in favor and 1 against. The bill is effective from passage and introduces a new section to the statutes.