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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