Last night, the Senate approved the previously passed Continuing Resolution (CR) effectively extending the highway program for one year. It was signed into law by the President early this morning.

The continuing resolution authorizes the transfer of $10.4 billion to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) from the general fund for highways and another $3.2 billion for transit to keep the HTF solvent. While this action keeps highway projects funded at current levels for the next year, it is still woefully inadequate to keep pace with needs. ACPA will continue to engage Congress and encourage them to make transportation funding a priority.

• A growth-oriented one-year extension of current surface transportation;
• Solvency of the Highway Trust Fund; and
• Emergency funding to state departments of transportation and transit agencies.

OK/AR Chapter ACPA is hosting an online Streets and Local Roads webinar September 30th. This webinar will cover topics specific to the issues important to municipalities and local governments in managing their transportation systems. For agenda and registration information, click HERE.