AAPA Lauds House Transport Chair’s Surface Transport Legis Vision
The American Association of Port Authorities has issued a press release in support of an editorial on Politico.com by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Mica (R) in which he specifically addressed the federal harbor maintenance tax issue by stating…
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"...despite growing maritime infrastructure needs, these funds are not being used for their intended purpose of maintaining our ports." According to AAPA, Chairman Mica's vision for reauthorizing the nation's surface transportation legislation goes beyond the traditional "highway bill" approach and is expected to address road, rail, transit and maritime for a comprehensive solution to many of the transportation problems the nation faces.