Which statement about SAFETEA-LU is not true?

The statement regarding SAFETEA-LU that is not true is that it paid bonuses to companies for their safety records. SAFETEA-LU, which stands for the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, significantly increased funding for various transportation programs and focused on improving safety and infrastructure. However, it did not implement a system of bonuses for companies based on their safety records.

The act did prioritize safety by increasing funding for infrastructure projects meant to enhance safety measures, but the specifics regarding paying companies for their safety performance were not part of its provisions. The other statements accurately reflect the essence of SAFETEA-LU. It was a substantial investment in transportation, built upon earlier legislation like TEA-21 and ISTEA, and indeed doubled the funding allocated for infrastructure safety initiatives.