2. Background Congress Enacted MAP-21 in July, 2012 MAP-21 Authorizes Transit/Highway programs through September 2014 $10.6/$10.7 BILLION in 2013/2014 Extends Dedicated Taxes through 2016 Asset Management/Performance Measures/ Safety Plans 2

3. Other Legislative Issues Appropriations and Budget Tax Bills – Trust Fund Financing; Commuter Benefits; Alt Fuel Tax Credits for Transit; Muni Bonds; TIFIA Commuter Rail Issues – Positive Train Control, Labor Standards, Safety Regulation High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Stimulus, Disaster Bills & Grand Bargains Buy America/Bus Axle Weight/Labor Law/CMAQ Climate Change/Highway Laws/Sustainability Implementing Regulations for Legislation 3

4. Federal Budget

5. APTA Process and You Legislative Process and Triage APTA Policy Making Process Context and Coalition Politics APTA Members – APTA Staff Questions and Comments? 5

6. Authorization Task Force & Issues Task Force of Legislative Committee Restore Bus/Facility Funding & Discretion Grow Program & Increase Dedicated Funding High-Speed & Intercity Rail Principles Formula Programs: JARC, E&D, High Density, STIC New Starts & SOGR Research & Workforce Development Transit Safety Program/Performance Measures/Asset Management 6

7. Advocacy & Legislation Get to Know U.S. Senators and Representatives Support Advocacy Efforts by Agency Encourage Involvement in Policy Process Make the Case for Transit Investment & Benefits Work with Local Coalitions Understand Industry Goals and Objectives Recognize and Work with Legislative Obstacles that Appear Unrelated to Agenda Urge Congress to Dedicate Funding to Transportation 7