The proposed bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the general fund to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for grants aimed at fixed route city transportation services and associated paratransit services for the biennium from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. This funding is designated as one-time funding and is intended to support the development and enhancement of transportation services within cities.

Additionally, the bill mandates a legislative management study during the 2025-26 interim to assess the funding needs of fixed route city transportation networks. This study will evaluate how these networks can effectively respond to challenges such as population growth, economic development, workforce requirements, and health care needs. The legislative management is tasked with creating a proposed funding formula for these transportation systems and will report its findings and any necessary legislative recommendations to the seventieth legislative assembly.