; (B) the number of individuals charged with violating a fare evasion policy, disaggregated by age, race, gender, and disability status; and (C) how the eligible entity plans to eliminate fare evasion policies and end the criminalization of individuals evading fares. (6) An estimate of additional costs as a result of increased ridership, including— (A) fuel; (B) personnel; (C) maintenance; and (D) other operational costs. (7) Information and statistics on assaults on transit employees and a description of trainings and policies to protect employees, which may include de-escalation training. (c) Duration Grants awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period. (d) Selection of eligible entities In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities located in both rural and urbanized areas. (e) Uses of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to support— (1) implementing a fare-free transit program; and (2) efforts to improve public transportation, particularly in underserved communities, including costs associated with efforts to provide more safe, frequent, and reliable bus service, including— (A) bus stop safety and accessibility improvements; (B) pedestrian and bike shelters; (C) signage; (D) painted bus lanes; (E) signal priority systems; (F) street redesign; (G) operational costs to meet demands of increased ridership, including hiring and training of personnel; and (H) conducting a bus network redesign. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entities In this section, the term eligible entity means— (A) a State, county, local municipality; (B) a transit agency; (C) a private nonprofit organization engaged in public transportation in rural areas; or (D) a partnership between entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (C). (2) Underserved community The term underserved community means— (A) a community not served by existing bus routes or infrequent service