Offices: NCSL Headquarters, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230 State-Federal Relations, 444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20001 Congress Avoids a Shutdown On March 21, Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through the end of FY 2013. This CR—unlike the one passed last September—increases transportation funding to be consistent with the authorizations approved in MAP-21 last July. But it does not address the $85 billion in cuts due to sequestration, so the U.S. Department of Transportation will face nearly $2 billion in cuts, according to Secretary LaHood. Also in March, the House and Senate passed their respective FY 2014 budget resolutions. For a complete breakdown of FY 2013 transportation funding, the impact of the sequester, and the possible effects of the House and Senate FY 2014 budget resolutions, please see NCSL’s detailed Info Alert . Breakfast with the Secretary On March 15 at NCSL’s Legislative Leaders meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood met with NCSL members to discuss the future of transportation. The Federal News and Trends . 1 2 NCSL Spring Forum ............... 3 Transit Ridership .................... 3 Virginia Transportation Bill . 4 Upcoming PPP Meetings ...... 4 New Reports............................ 5 IN THIS ISSUE: TRANSPORT REPORT April 2013 Volume 4: Issue 3 News, Trends and Analysis Provided by NCSL’s Transportation Programs FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION NEWS AND TRENDS Secretary spoke of the need to consider all options for future transportation funding and the growing role of the private sector in transportation infrastructure, especially after the significant expansion of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program last year. Photo: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood at NCSL’s Legislative Leaders Meeting on March 15, flanked by NCSL President, Speaker Terie Norelli (N.H.), and NCSL President Elect, Senator Bruce Starr (Ore.). Following these remarks, NCSL members and the Secretary engaged in a lively discussion on a number of topics including tolls on interstate highways, high-speed rail and transportation funding plans at the state level. As Secretary LaHood has announced his decision to step down, NCSL would like to thank the Secretary both for his service and for taking time to meet with state legislators and understand the transportation issues facing states. Ben Husch State-Federal Relations NCSL-D.C. 202-624-7779 [email protected]Jaime Rall Transportation Program NCSL-Denver 303-856-1417 [email protected]NCSL CONTACTS:
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Offices: NCSL Headquarters, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230 State-Federal Relations, 444 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20001
Congress Avoids a Shutdown
On March 21, Congress passed a
continuing resolution (CR) to fund the
federal government through the end of FY
2013. This CR—unlike the one passed
last September—increases transportation
funding to be consistent with the
authorizations approved in MAP-21 last
July. But it does not address the $85
billion in cuts due to sequestration, so the
U.S. Department of Transportation will
face nearly $2 billion in cuts, according to
Secretary LaHood. Also in March, the
House and Senate passed their respective
FY 2014 budget resolutions. For a
complete breakdown of FY 2013
transportation funding, the impact of the
sequester, and the possible effects of the
House and Senate FY 2014 budget
resolutions, please see NCSL’s detailed
Info Alert.
Breakfast with the Secretary
On March 15 at NCSL’s Legislative
Leaders meeting in Washington, D.C.,
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray
LaHood met with NCSL members to
discuss the future of transportation. The
Federal News and Trends . 1 2
NCSL Spring Forum ............... 3
Transit Ridership .................... 3
Virginia Transportation Bill . 4
Upcoming PPP Meetings ...... 4
New Reports ............................ 5
IN THIS ISSUE:
TRANSPORT REPORT
April 2013 Volume 4: Issue 3
News, Trends and Analysis Provided by NCSL’s Transportation Programs
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION
NEWS AND TRENDS
Secretary spoke of the need to consider
all options for future transportation funding
and the growing role of the private sector
in transportation infrastructure, especially
after the significant expansion of the
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act (TIFIA) program last year.
Photo: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood at NCSL’s Legislative Leaders Meeting on March 15, flanked by NCSL President, Speaker Terie
Norelli (N.H.), and NCSL President Elect, Senator Bruce Starr (Ore.).
NCSL’S SPRING FORUM: A PEAK PERSPECTIVE IN THE MILE HIGH CITY
At NCSL’s Spring Forum, you'll hear from national experts, find the NCSL research you need to turn your ideas into action, and help guide NCSL's advocacy efforts on behalf of the states.
This year: Learn about the infrastructure deficit and 2013 state proposals to pay for transportation projects.
TFI- NEWS US P3 Transport Finance Investors Forum April 18, 2013 | New York, New York
Limited number of complimentary places for NCSL members!
TFI-News is holding its US P3 Transport Finance Investors Forum on April 18, 2013. At this
one-day briefing, leading developers and investors will meet with state DOTs and transit
agencies to discuss public-private partnerships (PPPs or P3s) and private finance in the U.S.
transportation market. TFI-News is offering a limited number of complimentary places
for NCSL members (legislators or legislative staff). For details, contact Jim Reed at NCSL.
9th Annual US P3 Infrastructure Forum 2013
June 18-19, 2013 | Crowne Plaza, Times Square, New York
Reduced registration rate available to NCSL members!
The US P3 Infrastructure Forum, organized by InfraAmericas, is the premier annual
gathering about public-private partnerships for infrastructure developers, investors,
financiers, state and federal public officials and regional transportation authorities. Now in its
ninth year, the forum attracts over 350 key public and private sector participants every year.
InfraAmericas is offering a reduced registration rate for NCSL members (legislators or
legislative staff). For more information or to register, contact Kate Salkeld at InfraAmericas.
NCSL INTERVIEWS VIRGINIA SPEAKER HOWELL
ABOUT HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION BILL
UPCOMING PPP MEETING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR NCSL MEMBERS
Free NCSL Traffic Safety Webinar on
April 3!
Join us for an NCSL webinar on how states can access new federal traffic safety grants—and how your state can become eligible for these grants before the July 1 deadline. The webinar will be on Wed., April 3, at 2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT/ noon MT/ 11 am PT. NCSL webinars are free for legislators and legislative staff.