Rural Transportation Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Rural Transportation Act - Title I: Small Community Air Service Improvements - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to establish criteria to be used by the Civil Aeronautics Board in determining the compensation for the carriage of mail during the seven year period beginning on July 1, 1978. Directs the Board to establish the rates of compensation and to pay such amount to eligible air carriers providing essential air transportation to small communities and isolated areas. Specifies criteria for the Board to use in determining which points may be eligible for such assistance. Sets forth procedures, limitations, and eligibility requirements for the issuance of a certificate to engage in local air transportation under this Act. Stipulates that air carriers holding such a certificate shall not furnish local air transportation using aircraft above a specified takeoff weight or passenger capacity. Title II: Rural Road and Bridge System Improvements - Amends the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976 to increase the authorization for appropriations for the Federal-aid secondary system in rural areas for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes appropriations of $600,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 and $600…