H.R. 4287 -- "Enhancing Livability for All Americans Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] (introduced 12/11/2009)
Chapter 3 of Title 23, USC, is amended by adding at the end the following:
Sec. 330. Office of Livability
(a) Establishment - The Secretary shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an office to be known as the `Office of Livability' (in this section referred to as the `Office') to--
(1) provide funding, leadership, and support for transportation projects, planning, and policies at all levels of government that enhance livability; and
(2) work to create and maintain a safe, reliable, integrated, and accessible transportation network that improves the economic and social well-being of the people of the United States by enhancing choices for transportation users that--
(A) provide easy access to employment opportunities and other destinations; and
(B) promote positive effects on the surrounding community and environment.
It goes on from there, unfortunately. No Congressional Research Service summary yet (it's been almost 4 months since introduction -- maybe they're too ashamed?).
[Note to Fred - "Preview" doesn't work. Thought it was just on my work computer, but I'm working from home today so that's not it.]