S.952

Repeal STI Cap on Light Rail/Fund Rail Safety

Introduced·4/30/26

Repeals the cap on STI funding for light rail and appropriates funds for safety on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line.

This bill repeals the cap on State Transportation Improvement (STI) funding for light rail projects in North Carolina. It also appropriates one million dollars from the Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to enhance safety and security on the CATS Blue Lynx rail line. The bill ensures that the state's funding for commuter rail and light rail projects does not exceed ten percent of the distribution region allocation or ten percent of the estimated total project costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations/Base Budget Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 7

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

May 7

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

May 4

Senate

Passed 1st Reading