Entries tagged with "legislation"
SWTA Letter to House Committee on Ways and Means
Read More »Call Your Congressman This Week: Support the Nadler/LaTourett Amendment
Your Mother needs you to make this call! Your children and grandchildren need you to make this call.
APTA President Releases Statement on House Proposed Bill
Statement by American Public Transportation Association (APTA) President William Millar
APTA’s Perspective on Release of Chairman Mica’s Proposal
House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) held a press conference Thursday morning.
SWTA Legislative Retreat, Houston, December 17
Houston Metro will host the 2010 SWTA Legislative Retreat on December 17 from 10 AM – 3 PM.
In the Senate Bill: Transit Commuter Benefit and Alternative Fuels Gas Tax Credit
Transit commuter benefit and alternative fuels/natural gas tax credit included in Senate tax bill!
Call for Action: Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension Needed
Bottomline: The timing is critical and these calls need to be made ASAP.
House Passes Bill to Extend SAFETEA-LU Until 9/11/2011
On December 8, the House voted to extend SAFETEA-LU to September 2011.
Voters Approve 77% of Transportation Ballot Measures in 2010
Over $1 Billion in Transportation Investment Approved at the Ballot Box
Revenue from Draft Climate and Energy Legislation not Enough to Fund Transportation, Legislative Act
Senators Kerry and Lieberman Unveil Draft Climate and Energy Legislation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces $775 Million In Federal Funds to Upgrade $775 mil
$775 million in federal funds is being made available to the nation’s transit providers to upgrade their bus systems.
Denver RTD Board Decides Not to Ask Voters for Tax Increase
On April 13, the RTD Board decided not to ask voters to consider a tax increase this year to complete the FasTracks program.
Phil Washington Testifies Before the US House T & I Subcommitte
Phil Washington, General Manager and CEO, Denver RTD, had the opportunity to testify before the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Cong. Moore Named SWTA 2010 Legislator of the Year Award
Dennis Moore, U.S. Congressman, 3rd District of Kansas, was honored by the South West Transit Association (SWTA) with the organization’s 2009 Legislator of the Year Award.
2010 Legislative Breakfast and Legislator of the Year Award
Read More »Report from the APTA Legislative Meeting Held 12.4.09
Read More »New Continuing Resolution Extenda SAFETEA-LU
On Friday, October 30, the U.S. Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act.
Senators Propose $4 Billion for Transit-Oriented Development Grants
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and three colleagues today offered a bill authorizing $4 billion in grants
Senators Propose $4 Billion for Transit-Oriented Development Grants
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and three colleagues today offered a bill authorizing $4 billion in grants.
Charter Rule Letter from Members of Congress to T & I Committee
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