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A bipartisan transportation package moving through Congress could redefine how the U.S. funds highways, transit, and motorcoach travel, while igniting new fights over electrification, regulation, and federal priorities.
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The head of the United Motorcoach Association and American Bus Association discuss the impact the new legislation will have on the private sector.
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The public transportation industry and its large supplier base are about to receive their largest financial boost in history. The boost will then become even larger and more sustained if other pending legislative actions remain on track.
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The bill includes $343 billion to improve and repair roads, bridges, and transportation safety; $109 billion for transit; and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.
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The proposal included $109 billion for public transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.
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APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released a statement praising the move.
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H.R. 2 makes critical investments to surface transportation infrastructure, including $105 billion for public transportation and $60 billion for commuter rail, Amtrak, and other high-performance rail.
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Will work with Congress to identify a solution to fill the $261 billion gap between HTF revenues and proposed spending levels.
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Will encourage riders to contact state representatives and senators to urge their support for a long-term capital bill.
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The searchlights were going back and forth over his body, scanning the barracks as Norm Mineta slept. It was the middle of 1942, and Norm was ten years old, sleeping on a mattress stuffed with hay...
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