Proposed House Surface Transportation Bill Provides Step Toward Reauthorization

The following is a formal statement of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials on the release of proposed surface transportation legislation

The following is a formal statement of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials on the release of proposed surface transportation legislation, INVEST in America Act, by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

“AASHTO has consistently called for the federal surface transportation reauthorization to be the centerpiece of any infrastructure package. This five-year bill, which provides funding growth and much-needed certainty for state DOTs, is a key step toward that goal,” said Jim Tymon, AASHTO executive director. “AASHTO strongly encourages Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate to work together to enact a bipartisan reauthorization bill by September 30 that maintains current formula-based funding to states as the foundation of the federal surface transportation program. This proven approach will provide the necessary flexibility for rural, urban and suburban areas to advance important national priorities including equity; resiliency; carbon reduction; safety for all roadway users; improving project delivery; and, maintaining and improving their assets.”

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