Monday, March 19, 2018
What:
Hear from key members of Congress as they share their perspectives on the recent budget deal that promises increased funding for infrastructure, the future of the Highway Trust Fund, and responses to the President's budget and infrastructure proposal. Members of Congress from both parties representing key Congressional transportation authorization, appropriations, and finance committees will be participating.
Who:
Presiding:
Nathaniel P. Ford, Sr., Chair, APTA; Chief Executive Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, FL
Featured Speakers:
Hon. Jack Reed, (D-RI), Member, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC
Hon. Earl Blumenauer, (D-OR), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Hon. Rodney Davis, (R-IL), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Hon. Peter DeFazio, (D-OR), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Hon. Sam Graves, (R-MO), Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Where:
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel
Independence Ballroom A
Independence Level
1000 H Street NW
Washington, DC
When:
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Time:
8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,500 public and private sector organizations, engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. This includes: transit systems; planning, design, construction, and finance firms; product and service providers; academic institutions; transit associations and state departments of transportation. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical transit services and products.