Texas Transit Association

The American Public Transportation Association (”APTA”:http://www.apta.com/) reports that while Congress returned from its recess this week, progress towards a conference on the House and Senate reauthorization bills did not take place. Latest indications are that Congressional Leadership and the White House have agreed to go to conference only after agreement is reached on an overall acceptable funding level. As this has not yet occurred and with the current short-term extension of TEA 21 expiring April 30, Congress is expected to pass a third extension that will likely continue the federal transit programs for two months.

The American Public Transportation Association (”APTA”:http://www.apta.com/) reports that while Congress returned from its recess this week, progress towards a conference on the House and Senate reauthorization bills did not take place. Latest indications are that Congressional Leadership and the White House have agreed to go to conference only after agreement is reached on an overall acceptable funding level. As this has not yet occurred and with the current short-term extension of TEA 21 expiring April 30, Congress is expected to pass a third extension that will likely continue the federal transit programs for two months.