H.R. 10598 — Improving Rural Transportation Act

This section authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for demonstration projects using advanced transportation technologies in small- or mid-sized communities with populations of 200,000 or fewer. Eligible projects include first- and last-mile connections via micromobility devices weighing up to 100 pounds and limited to 20 miles per hour, automated vehicles, micro-transit, and ride-share programs in rural areas, with a federal share of up to 80 percent.