FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

SEC. 3005. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (a) Findings.— Section 2(a) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by striking and” and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3) by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) that significant transit improvements are necessary to achieve national goals for improved air quality, energy conservation, international competitiveness, and mobility for elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged persons in urban and rural areas of the country.”. (b) Purposes.— Section 2(b) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2) by striking “; and” and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (3) by striking the period and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) to provide financial assistance to State and local governments and their instrumentalities to help implement national 105 STAT. 2089goals relating to mobility for elderly persons, persons with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged persons.”.