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Policy Matters: Page 12
Infrastructure
Highway Trust Fund Tax Receipts Rebound in July, Extension Likely
The good news is revenue rebounded to slightly above July 2019 levels. That is coupled with some bad news that instead of a permanent HTF revenue solution, a highway and transit funding program extension is increasingly likely.
Infrastructure
Public and Private Sectors Working Together To Improve Texas Highway Project Safety
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
ARTBA and Texas transportation stakeholders work hand-in-hand through the COVID-19 pandemic to improve traffic safety and significantly reduce worker injuries.
Infrastructure
Latest Coronavirus Relief Package Excludes Funding for State DOTs
State departments of transportation across the country need an “immediate infusion” of at least $37 billion to prevent disruptions to planned transportation projects and keep workers employed but the Senate HEALS Act excludes funding for infrastructure
Infrastructure
Construction Project Cancellations Sweeping the Nation as Coronavirus Intensifies Funding Shortfalls
Fourteen states and 19 local authorities have delayed or canceled road, transit and airport projects worth $8.58 billion, according to a report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
Infrastructure
House Changes Funding Mechanisms in New 2020 Water Resources Development Bill
Sends legislation to the Senate authorizing nearly $9B for 38 Corps projects, committing more Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund money and shifting share coming from Inland Waterways Trust Fund
Infrastructure
Survey: 75% of Americans Support Gas Tax Increase Dedicated to Infrastructure Maintenance
The annual national survey – What Do Americans Think about Federal Tax Options to Support Transportation? – now in its 11th year, also found that only 3% of respondents knew that Congress had not raised the rate of the federal gas tax since 1993.
Infrastructure
ARTBA: NEPA Reforms Won’t Be Realized Without Long-Term Transportation Funding Bill
ARTBA President & CEO Dave Bauer endorsed President Trump’s announcement about modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but Bauer added that Congress must pass a multi-year surface transportation investment bill to maximize benefits
Infrastructure
COVID-19 Causing Faster Depletion of the Highway Trust Fund
Prior to the pandemic, the Congressional Budget Office projected the Highway Trust Fund would run out of money in mid-2021. Now, with Americans driving less, the Highway Trust Fund will reach insolvency far sooner than first predicted.
Infrastructure
Where Does the Infrastructure Bill Stand Today?
UPDATED 9/22/2020: The House of Representatives approved by a 359-to-57 vote a resolution that would fund federal government programs beginning through December 11, and extend surface transportation funding legislation through fiscal 2021
Infrastructure
AED President Issues Statement After House Passes INVEST in America Act
In order to urge the Senate to act, AED is providing a drafted letter package to send to your local Senators.
Infrastructure
How Inaction on Funding for Infrastructure Trickles Down to Impact Workers
The Brookings Institute says that 1 out of every 10 jobs in America is related to infrastructure. What happens to those workers if we don't get the funding needed to keep projects going? We don't want to find out.
Infrastructure
Three Things the Asphalt Pavement Industry Needs to Watch in Congress
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
Our roads and highways are in desperate need of repair and the industry needs Congress to do something about it. Keep an eye on these thee things happening in Washington this summer.
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