Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Access to free public transportation services increases the access that an individual recently released from prison has to a reliable mode of transportation. (2) Access to a reliable mode of transportation— (A) promotes the successful reintegration of a returning individual into the community; (B) reduces the likelihood of recidivism; (C) increases the ability of a returning individual to access community services; and (D) helps a returning individual to follow up on referrals from their release plans and to meet initial parole requirements (if applicable).