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Transit Legislative Process Guide: Advocacy & Funding Strategies

Understand the legislative process, advocate for transit investment, collaborate with local coalitions, and overcome obstacles to secure dedicated funding for transportation initiatives. Learn key principles, policies, and advocacy strategies.

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Transit Legislative Process Guide: Advocacy & Funding Strategies

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Federal Budget

  4. APTA Process and You • Legislative Process and Triage • APTA Policy Making Process • Context and Coalition Politics • APTA Members – APTA Staff • Questions and Comments?

  5. 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

  6. 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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