; (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 that the eligible entity will incur as a result of increased ridership, including— (A) fuel costs; (B) personnel costs; (C) maintenance costs; and (D) other operational costs. (7) Information and statistics on assaults on transit employees and a description of each training or policy used or intended to be used to protect employees, which may include de-escalation training. (d) Duration A grant awarded under this section shall be for a 5-year period. (e) Selection of eligible entities In carrying out the grant program under this section, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities located in both rural and urbanized areas. (f) Uses of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the 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. (g) Report (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall— (A) collect data from each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section on the progress of the entity in meeting the targets described in the application of the entity