AASHTO Makes Statement on Highway Trust Fund crisis plan.
Press Release Summary:
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) credits the Obama Administration for its recognition of the need to stabilize the funding for the nation's highway and transit programs. This will ensure the continued support of jobs and retain the economic benefits in transportation infrastructure from the investment being made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Major shifts in transportation policy should also be considered.
Original Press Release:
AASHTO Statement on Obama Administration's Plan to Address Highway Trust Fund Crisis
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials credits the Obama Administration for its recognition of the need to stabilize the funding for the nation's highway and transit programs. This will assure that we can continue to support jobs at this critical time, and hold on to the economic benefits from the investment being made by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, in transportation infrastructure. Additionally, for program stability and continuity, it is essential that the needed infusion of cash flow directly through the existing Highway Trust Fund mechanism.
However, reforms are not appropriate to be considered as part of legislation to provide interim funding to stabilize the Highway Trust Fund. Major shifts in transportation policy should be considered in the comprehensive legislation currently under development in the House and Senate authorizing committees and not in legislative measures to provide interim funding.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the "Voice of Transportation" representing State Departments of Transportation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving as a catalyst for excellence in transportation.
