APTA  Statement on Senate Passage of Transportation Bill

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) congratulates the U.S. Senate on passage of a multi-year transportation bill that provides for increased investment for public transportation and transportation.

"On behalf of the riders who take 10.8 billion trips on public transportation each year, we congratulate the U. S. Senate for its leadership in moving forward a multi-year bill," said APTA President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.  "It is a good starting point and takes us closer to passage of legislation that helps our communities and country increase transportation options and continue to be economically competitive.      

"However, the job is not done yet. Congress should work to fully fund the six years of the bill.   We also urge the House of Representatives to act expeditiously after it returns from the August recess so that final legislation is completed before the October 29 deadline.

"We look forward to working with the House of Representatives on development of its bill and with the entire Congress as it reaches agreement on fully funded multi-year legislation. 

"APTA continues to recommend to Congress that a more sustainable long-term financing solution is needed for the Highway Trust Fund and Mass Transit Account to prevent repeated financing crises." 

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