WASHINGTON - The nation’s transportation leaders are holding a press conference call on Wednesday, May 19 at 10 a.m. EDT to urge sponsors of the American Power Act to reconsider how the proposed bill would direct revenues from transportation-based motor fuel fees. As currently drafted, the bill would impose new fees on fuels used in the surface transportation system but redirect funds to activities unrelated to improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure. This diversion would harm efforts to pass a new surface transportation bill and would also greatly impair the ability of states, counties, cities and transit systems to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce transportation-related emissions.
What: Press Conference Call on Proposed Climate and Energy Legislation
Who: National Transportation Leaders
- John Horsley, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
- William Millar, President, American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
- Stephen E. Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
- Pete Ruane, President/CEO, American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
When: Wednesday May 19, 10:00 a.m. ET
How to Participate: Interested media should call the toll free number below and enter the following passcode. Please RSVP by contacting Joe Wagner at GMMB at 202-572-2979 or joe.wagner@gmmb.com.
Press conference call number: 1-888-373-5705
Passcode: 153854 #
****Reminder: please dial in by 9:50 a.m.