AASHTO Applauds Congress for supporting transportation funding.
Press Release Summary:
AASHTO supports efforts by both houses of Congress to advance proposal to extend current surface transportation program as well as aviation programs at current funding levels. According to AASHTO's John Horsley, this extension will let state DOTs "continue to deliver jobs for our nation's economy while maintaining the funding continuity needed to operate and maintain a national transportation system." Sen. Boxer and Rep. Mica were congratulated for their leadership and support.
Original Press Release:
AASHTO Applauds Proposed Congressional Action on the Transportation Extension Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials supports the efforts by both houses of Congress to advance a proposal to extend the current surface transportation program as well as the aviation programs at current funding levels.
"This extension will allow state DOTs to continue to deliver jobs for our nation's economy while maintaining the funding continuity needed to operate and maintain a national transportation system," said John Horsley, AASHTO executive director. "We congratulate Sen. Boxer (D-California) and Rep. Mica (R-Florida), as chairs of their respective Senate and House committees, for their leadership and support for a national job creating and sustaining surface transportation program."
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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. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/aashtospeaks.
