The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) is the worldwide alliance of toll operators and associated industries that provides a forum for sharing knowledge and ideas to promote and enhance toll-financed transportation services.
STAA 2009
In this section of our website, you will find resources and commentary on the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 (STAA 2009). The Subcommittee on Highways and Transit of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the “Committee Print” of this Act on June 22, 2009. This section of our website includes independent articles and opinion pieces that do not necessarily represent the views or policy of IBTTA. We provide them here as a resource to you.
STAA 2009 Blueprint, June 18, 2009
Committee Print of STAA 2009 (775 pages), June 22, 2009
Letter from National Governors Association to Congressional Leaders on Highway Trust Fund, June 22, 2009
Reauthorization: a missed opportunity for transportation funding reform, by Marcus J. Lemon, Guest Author in TOLLROADSnews, June 23, 2009
How does the new transportation bill draft measure up?, Transportation for America, June 24, 2009
- Official Statement from Transportation for America, June 23, 2009
GAO testimony on Highway Trust Fund, June 25, 2009
US DOT Deputy Secretary Porcari to Wisconsin DOT Secretary Busalacchi on Highway Trust Fund Shortfall, June 24, 2009
Impact of STAA 2009 on P3, prepared by Macquarie Capital June, 26, 2009
Administration Proposal for Stage I Reauthorization, July 1, 2009
Administration Proposal-Design of National Infrastructure Bank, July 1, 2009
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