Shared Micromobility Investment Act

119th Congress Introduced by Val Hoyle

The bill expands federal funding eligibility to include shared micromobility projects (bikesharing and shared scooters) under key surface transportation programs.

Introduced in House

Overview

HR 8719, the Shared Micromobility Investment Act, would amend titles 23 and 49 of the United States Code to make shared micromobility projects eligible for funding under several existing surface transportation programs. Introduced May 11, 2026, by Rep. Val Hoyle (D-OR) and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the bill aims to expand access to federal funding for projects involving bikeshares and shared scooters.

Main purpose and intent

Expand eligibility of shared micromobility projects for federal surface transportation funding.

Recognize investments in bikesharing and shared-scooter systems as eligible uses of funds under specific programs, with the goal of supporting transportation options, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and advance urban mobility.

Key provisions and changes

Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) – Section 133(b)

Adds a new eligible activity: “Shared micromobility projects (including investments in bikesharing or shared-scooter systems).”

Carbon Reduction Program – Section 175(c)(1)

Expands eligible projects by modifying the list of subparagraphs and adding:
- New subparagraph (N): “a shared micromobility project (including investments in bikesharing or shared-scooter systems).”
This broadens the program to include micromobility investments as part of carbon-reduction efforts.

Local and Regional Project Assistance – Section 6702(a)(3) of title 49

Creates a new eligible subparagraph (H) after existing subparagraph (G):
- Adds “a shared micromobility project (including investments in bikesharing or shared-scooter systems)” as an eligible activity for funding and support at the local/regional level.

Affected entities and beneficiaries

Municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), state departments of transportation, and other local or regional sponsors that apply for federal surface transportation funds.

Operators and stakeholders in bikesharing and shared-scooter systems may benefit from expanded access to funding for deployment, expansion, or upgrade of micromobility networks.

Riders and communities could experience expanded mobility options, potential reductions in congestion and vehicle emissions, and improved urban transport accessibility.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill’s text indicates amendments to federal code, effective upon enactment if passed into law.

It adds specific eligible activities to existing funding programs, which would affect how applicants structure projects and eligible scopes when applying for funds under those programs.

No new funding authorization levels or annual appropriations are specified in the bill text provided; it centers on eligibility rather than creating new appropriation amounts.

Summary

HR 8719 seeks to formalize and broaden federal funding eligibility for shared micromobility initiatives within established surface transportation programs. By explicitly including bikesharing and shared-scooter investments under the STBGP, the Carbon Reduction Program, and Local/Regional Project Assistance, the bill aims to facilitate the deployment and expansion of micromobility as part of broader transportation, emissions, and mobility objectives. The measure would primarily affect federal funding pathways and the project planning of local and regional agencies seeking to implement or scale micromobility networks.