Background
Congress Enacted MAP-21 in July, 2012
MAP-21 Authorizes Transit/Highway programs through September 2014
$10.6/$10.7 BILLION in 2013/2014
Extends Dedicated Taxes through 2016
Asset Management/Performance Measures/ Safety Plans
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Other Legislative Issues
Appropriations and Budget
Tax Bills – Trust Fund Financing; Commuter Benefits; Alt Fuel Tax Credits for Transit; Muni Bonds; TIFIA
Commuter Rail Issues – Positive Train Control, Labor Standards, Safety Regulation
High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail
Stimulus, Disaster Bills & Grand Bargains
Buy America/Bus Axle Weight/Labor Law/CMAQ
Climate Change/Highway Laws/Sustainability
Implementing Regulations for Legislation
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Federal Budget
APTA Process and You
Legislative Process and Triage
APTA Policy Making Process
Context and Coalition Politics
APTA Members – APTA Staff
Questions and Comments?
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Authorization Task Force & Issues
Task Force of Legislative Committee
Restore Bus/Facility Funding & Discretion
Grow Program & Increase Dedicated Funding
High-Speed & Intercity Rail Principles
Formula Programs: JARC, E&D, High Density, STIC
New Starts & SOGR
Research & Workforce Development
Transit Safety Program/Performance Measures/Asset Management
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Advocacy & Legislation
Get to Know U.S. Senators and Representatives
Support Advocacy Efforts by Agency
Encourage Involvement in Policy Process
Make the Case for Transit Investment & Benefits
Work with Local Coalitions
Understand Industry Goals and Objectives
Recognize and Work with Legislative Obstacles that Appear Unrelated to Agenda
Urge Congress to Dedicate Funding to Transportation
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