Every six years Congress undertakes the very important task of authorizing the surface transportation program. The current multi-year federal authorization program expires on September 30, 2009.
It is anticipated that the actual legislation authorizing the program will not pass until several months after that deadline. Congress will be working in the coming months to identify the transportation policies and funding levels that Texas will operate within during the next six year cycle.
Many of these concepts and proposals may be found in draft legislation proposed by Chairman James Oberstar (MN) of the U.S. House of Representatives' Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. It is critical that Texans stay abreast of this discussion in Washington.
TxDOT is seeking public input on what is likely to become the framework for the next authorization bill. The information gathered will be used to inform Congress of the needs of the State of Texas regarding surface transportation. TxDOT seeks both general ideas and specific recommendations.
Written Comments
Share your written comments by filling out an on-line comment form or by sending postal mail to the address below:
Jefferson Grimes
Deputy Director, Government and Public Affairs Division
Texas Department of Transportation
125 East 11th Street,
Austin, TX 78701
Fax: (512) 463-9389
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