Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Extreme weather events such as extreme heat and extreme cold threaten the lives and livelihoods of communities across the United States. (2) Instances of extreme weather can increase vehicle repair and maintenance needs for transit buses. (3) Operational disruptions to fixed bus routes during extreme weather events are dangerous to people who rely on bus services to get around. (4) Transit agencies with high-frequency and high-intensity service, including regions that are tourism and live entertainment hubs, face additional operational challenges.