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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2020

Coalition of transit agencies demand at least $25B in federal aid

CEOs from nine agencies signed a letter urging Congressional leaders to include dedicated transit funding in relief package.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2019

Committee creates value for small, disadvantaged business in transit

Jose Bustamante, chair of APTA's Small Business Committee, discuses his role, and how he is trying to help businesses succeed.

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State, local leaders not waiting on Congress for infrastructure bill

In many states, collaborative initiatives have been launched to repair aging infrastructure, install clean energy projects, initiate smart city technology and build social infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2019

IndyGo chief testifies on importance of federal funding

He testified that federal public transportation policy must focus on the continued solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Nearly 90% of Americans support bipartisan infrastructure spending

Support for work on a broader, bipartisan infrastructure bill was expressed by 88% of both Republican and Democrat likely voters.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

Motorcoach, travel associations urge immediate end to government shutdown

The group, which includes the ABA, UMA, IMG, and more said the shutdown has harmful economic effects to the U.S. and its tourism industry.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Congress hearing to examine California High-Speed Rail Project

The multi-billion dollar project is the largest in the federal High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program administered by the FRA.

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NewsAugust 2, 2018

Senate agrees to 1-yr. ban on transit railcar, bus procurements from Chinese-owned cos.

The Senate prohibition only applies to rolling stock (rail cars and buses), not any other kind of procurement.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2018

74% of Americans want Congress to increase public transit investment, study finds

In addition, 80% said public transit is valuable to communities because it provides vital connections to fundamental resources.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

UMA past chair to testify before Congress on FAST Act implementation

Dale Krapf served as chairman of the board during the majority of the time policy development and implementation of the act took place.

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