This week, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-4) introduced H.R. 8719 – Shared Micromobility Investment Act, which would formally codify shared micromobility as an eligible project type in three major federal surface transportation programs: the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program, and the Carbon Reduction program. The bill was announced at an event hosted by Cascadia Mobility on May 5th, where Congresswoman Hoyle was joined by Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson.

“Eugene and Springfield are a model of a successful multimodal transportation network, and this bill will help more cities expand bikeshare into more neighborhoods, create more jobs and give residents an affordable and accessible way to get around,” said Rep. Hoyle. “Biking is becoming an increasingly important mode of transportation for Americans everywhere. The Shared Micromobility Investment Act makes clear that bikeshare and shared micromobility projects are eligible for more federal funding opportunities where transportation funding has historically treated bikeshare as a lesser form of transportation.”

Communities and shared micromobility systems across the country are already using BUILD, STBG, and Carbon Reduction to fund shared micromobility, but that eligibility has never been written into federal law, leaving local governments and operators navigating unnecessary uncertainty every time they pursue federal funding. By formalizing what’s already common practice, this legislation reduces barriers, streamlines the grant process, and sends a clear, lasting signal that shared micromobility belongs in the federal transportation system.

Codifying eligibility in BUILD, STBG, and Carbon Reduction were key parts of NABSA’s recommendations for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization, and we will continue to advocate for the inclusion of shared micromobility in this upcoming transportation package. 

How You Can Help

The introduction of this legislation is only the first step. The more supporters and co-sponsors this bill has, the stronger the signal to Congress that shared micromobility has broad support. Reaching out to your own representative to ask them to sign on is one of the most direct and effective things you can do right now. It doesn’t take long, and it makes a real difference.

NABSA members can find more information on what members of congress represent your shared micromobility system by using our member look up tool. Here, you can quickly find all congressional representatives who serve municipalities with shared micromobility systems in the US, as well as the contact information for their transportation staff, relevant committee assignments, and more. Non-NABSA members can search for their representatives using their zip codes at https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative. Below, you can find a template to reach out to your members of congress to encourage them to join in support:

Subject: Please Cosponsor H.R. 8719 – Shared Micromobility Investment Act to Support Shared Micromobility Federal Funding

Dear Representative [NAME],

I am writing to ask you to cosponsor H.R. 8719 Shared Micromobility Investment Act introduced by Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-4) that would codify shared micromobility, including bikeshare and scootershare, as an eligible project type in the BUILD grant program, the Surface Transportation Block Grant program, and the Carbon Reduction program.

Shared micromobility is already being funded through these programs in communities across the country, but that eligibility has never been written into federal statute. This bill codifies their eligibility, giving local governments and operators the certainty they need to plan and invest with confidence.

In 2024, Americans took 171 million trips on shared micromobility systems, a 31.7% increase over the prior year. These systems reduce congestion, cut emissions, expand transit access, and generate economic activity in the communities they serve.

As Congress prepares to reauthorize the surface transportation law, I urge you to cosponsor this bill and help ensure that federal transportation programs fully reflect the role shared micromobility plays in communities like ours.

Thank you for your time and your service.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

[YOUR ORGANIZATION]

[YOUR CITY, STATE]