A bill to authorize appropriations for construction of certain highway projects in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that sums appropriated after January 1, 1973, for highways under the Federal-aid system shall be available to finance the Federal share of the cost of construction of and acquisition of facilities and equipment for public mass transportation projects. Stipulates that projects which may be financed include exclusive or preferential bus lanes, highway traffic control devices, passenger loading areas and facilities, including shelters, fringe and transportation corridor parking facilities to serve bus, rail, and other public mass transportation passengers, construction of fixed rail facilities and the purchase of passenger equipment, including rolling stock for fixed rail, and the research, development, and construction of computerized point-to-point public transportation systems. Amends 23 U.S.C. 142(b))…