; (2) in paragraph (8) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) reduce the contributions of the surface transportation system to the total carbon pollution of the United States; and (9) improve the resiliency of the public transportation network to withstand weather events and other natural disasters. . 2106. Fiscal year 2022 formulas For fiscal year 2022, the Secretary shall apportion and distribute formula funds provided for under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, using data submitted to the 2019 National Transit Database. B Improving Frequency and Ridership 2201. Multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants (a) In general Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5307 the following new section: 5308. Multi-jurisdictional bus frequency and ridership competitive grants (a) In general The Secretary shall make grants under this section, on a competitive basis, to eligible recipients to increase the frequency and ridership of public transit buses. (b) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this section, an eligible recipient shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Application timing Not later than 90 days after amounts are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall solicit grant applications from eligible recipients for projects described in subsection (d). (d) Uses of funds An eligible recipient of a grant under this section shall use such grant for capital projects that— (1) increase— (A) the frequency of bus service; (B) bus ridership; and (C) total person throughput