Establishes the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund and appropriates $30 million annually for 2026-2028 to support public transportation.

This bill creates the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund within the State Treasury, administered by the Transportation Cabinet. It allocates $30 million annually for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to support public transportation capital and operating subsidies, public transportation development, and administrative costs. The fund consists of state appropriations, federal funds, and voluntary employer contributions, with a maximum of 0.05% of payroll. Funds are distributed based on public transit needs, rural equity, and performance metrics.

Establishes the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund and appropriates $30 million annually for 2026-2028 to support public transportation.

This bill creates the Kentucky Public Transportation Development Fund within the State Treasury, administered by the Transportation Cabinet. It allocates $30 million annually for the 2026-2028 fiscal biennium to support public transportation capital and operating subsidies, public transportation development, and administrative costs. The fund consists of state appropriations, federal funds, and voluntary employer contributions, with a maximum of 0.05% of payroll. Funds are distributed based on public transit needs, rural equity, and performance metrics.