Statement of APTA President William W. Millar

On the House Passage of Transit & Highway Investment Legislation

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"Passage of H.R. 3550 is a step in the right direction as the bill heads to conference. Given identified needs for public transportation at $44 billion a year, conferees should fund the program at no less than the $318 billion mark approved by the Senate. The House bill contains several good policy proposals-guaranteeing funding, maintaining the current federal share for new starts, and improving program delivery."

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