(The following appeared on the Progressive Railroading website on March 30, 2011.)
Yesterday, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit began a two-day hearing on pending surface transportation reauthorization to solicit suggestions from transportation industry officials on how to improve the infrastructure project approval process.
During the past month, the transportation committee has held 16 “listening sessions” around the country to gather similar input from state and local communities. Following hearings in Washington, D.C., work will begin on writing a six-year bill, according to a press release from Committee Chairman John Mica’s (R-Fla.) office.
About 40 witnesses were expected to testify during the two days. On the first day, American Public Transportation Association President William Millar urged Congress to increase investment in public transportation.
The full story is on the Progressive Railroading website.