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May 09, 2009
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APTA Testimony

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U.S. House of Representatives

April 29, 2009 -- Public Transportation’s Role In Economic Recovery (House Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure)

April 16, 2009 -- Federal Transit Investment For Fiscal YEAR 2010 (Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies of the House Committee on Appropriations)

April 16, 2009 -- On Transit Security Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security)

October 29, 2008 -- Public Transportation’s Role In Economic Recovery (House Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure)

September 18, 2008 -- On Public Transportation’s Contribution to the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (House Committee on Ways and Means)

May 19 , 2008 -- On Amtrak Reauthorization Legislation (House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials)

April 16, 2008 -- On Public Transportation Funding For Fiscal Year 2009 (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies)

March 27, 2008 -- On Transit Security Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.  (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security)

February 13, 2008 -- On Public Transportation’s Perspectives on Transportation for Tomorrow - The Report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission (House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)

May 15, 2007 -- On Public Transportation, Energy Independence & Climate Change (House Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure)

April 13, 2007 -- On Public Transportation Funding For Fiscal Year 2008 (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies)

March 7, 2007 -- Transit and Rail Security (House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials)

March 6, 2007 -- Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 (House Committee on Homeland Security).

February 13, 2007 -- Public Transportation Security Investment (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security).

July 19, 2006 -- FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program (House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines)

April 26, 2006 -- The U.S. Rail Capacity Shortage (House Subcommittee on Railroads)

April 13, 2006 -- On Transit Funding For Fiscal Year 2007 (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, The Judiciary, District of Columbia)

March 29, 2006 -- Transit and Over-the-Road Bus Security (House Subcommittee on Highway, Transit and Pipelines)

March 16, 2006 -- Public Transportation Security (Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the House Committee on Appropriations)

September 7, 2005 -- The London Bombings: Protecting Civilian Targets from Terrorist Attacks (Council Of The District Of Columbia, Committee On Finance And Revenue)

July 28, 2005 -- Effective Oversight of Transit Agencies before the House Committee on Government Reform

July 26, 2005 -- The London Attacks: Public Transportation Security (House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology)

April 28, 2005 -- On Transit Funding For Fiscal Year 2006 (House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, The Judiciary, District of Columbia)

April 8, 2005 -- Public Transportation Security (Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the House Committee on Appropriations)

February 18, 2005 -- The Performance And Funding Of The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Metro System (House Committee On Government Reform)

October 7, 2004 -- Private Sector Participation in Public Transportation (House Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs of the House Committee on Government Reform)

August 3, 2004 -- The 9/11 Commission Recommendations (House Committee On Government Reform)

June 22, 2004--Public Transportation Security (House Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines , Transportation and Infrastructure Committee)

May 5, 2004--Rail/Public Transportation Security, (House Subcommittee on Railroads, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee).

April 28, 2004--Dollar Coin Testimony (Subcommittee on Domestic & International Monetary Policy, Trade & Technology of the House Committee on Financial Services on Dollar Coin Legislation).

April 14, 2004--Coordinating Transportation Services and Social Service Programs (House Committee on Appropriations)

April 9, 2004--Public Transportation Security, (Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations)

March 19, 2004--Transit Investment For Fiscal Year 2005 (House Appropriations Committee)

May 20, 2003--Transportation Service and Federal Human Service Program Coordination (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and Committee on Education and Workforce)

April 14, 2003--Public Transportation and Homeland Security (Subcommittee on Homeland Security)

April 11, 2003--On Transit Funding For Fiscal Year 2004 (Subcommittee On Transportation, Treasury & Independent Agencies )

April 10, 2003--Transportation Research & Development; Investing in the Future (House Science Subcommittee on Environment, Technology and Standards)

March 4, 2003--Reauthorization of the Transportation Research, Development and Education Programs (Highways, Transit and Pipelines Subcommittee).

October 8, 2002--On H.R. 5455: Expediting Project Delivery To Improve Transportation And The Environment Act (Highways & Transit Subcommittee)

September 19, 2002--On Comprehensive Reauthorization Proposals (Highways & Transit Subcommittee)

May 21, 2002--Relieving Highway Congestion Through Capacity Enhancements and Increased Efficiency (Highways & Transit Subcommittee)

April 17, 2002--How Public Transportation Serves and Benefits U.S. Communities APTA President William W. Millar and APTA Consultant Jeffrey A. Parker
(Highways and Transit Subcommittee)

April 17, 2002--How Public Transportation Serves and Benefits U.S. Communities APTA President William W. Millar and APTA Consultant Jeffrey A. Parker
(Highways and Transit Subcommittee)

April 5, 2002--Fiscal Year 2003 Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (Appropriations Committee)

September 26, 2001--Improving the Delivery of Transit Services by Easing Regulatory Burdens (Highways and Transit Subcommittee)

May 23, 2001--Solutions to Highway Congestion (Highways and Transit Subcommittee)

May 22, 2001--Obstacles to Rail Infrastructure Improvements (Railroads Subcommittee)

April 25, 2001--Railroad Infrastructure Policy (Railroads Subcommittee)

September 13, 2000--Department of Transportation Proposed Planning Regulations (Ground Transportation Subcommittee)

March 7, 2000--Fiscal Year 2001 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee)

May 20, 1998--Federal Railroad Administration's Regulatory Process (Subcommittee on Railroads)

May 13, 1998--Passenger Rail Access (Subcommittee on Railroads)

April 29, 1998--Commuter Railroad Human Factors and Safety (Subcommittee on Railroads)

April 1, 1998--Commuter Railroad Safety (Subcommittee on Railroads)

U.S. Senate

March 12 , 2009 -- Surface Transportation Authorization -- Sustainable Transportation Solutions: Investing in Transit to Meet 21st Century Challenges (Senate Committee On Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)

September 9, 2008 -- On Strengthening The Ability Of Public Transportation To Help Americans Escape High Fuel Costs (Senate Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs)

April 3, 2008 -- On The Status Of The Highway Trust Fund And Its Impact On Public Transportation (Senate Appropriations Subcommittee On Transportation And Housing And Urban Development)

April 2, 2008 -- On Transit Security Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 (Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security)

July 26 , 2007 -- The Rail Safety Enhancement Act of 2007” (Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation)

April 30, 2007 -- On Public Transportation Funding For Fiscal Year 2008 (Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies).

March 30, 2007 -- Public Transportation Security Investment (Subcommittee On Homeland Security Senate Committee On Appropriations ).

January 18, 2007 -- Public Transportation Security (Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs).

June 27, 2006 -- SAFETEA-LU Implementation (Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee)

May 23, 2006 -- On Transit Funding For Fiscal Year 2007 (Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies)

March 31, 2006 -- Public Transportation Security (Senate Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations)

February 28, 2006 -- On Transit Funding for FY 2007 (Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs)

May 19, 2005 -- Senate FY 2006 Transportation Appropriations (Subcommittee On Transportation, Treasury, The Judiciary, Housing And Urban Development, And Related Agencies)

April 14, 2005 -- Public Transportation Security (Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Committee on Appropriations)

May 5, 2004--On Transit Funding for Fiscal Year 2005 (Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, and General Government)

April 16, 2004--Public Transportation Security (Subcommittee On Homeland Security)

March 31, 2004--Coordinating Transportation Services and Social Service Programs (Senate Committee on Appropriations)

March 25, 2004--On Transit Investment For Fiscal Year 2005 (Senate Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs Committee)

March 23, 2004--Rail/Public Transportation Security (Senate Commerce Committee)

June 10, 2003--Reauthorization of the Transit Title of TEA 21 (Committee on Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs)

May 15, 2003-- SFY 2004 transit funding (Subcommittee On Transportation, Treasury & Independent Agencies)

April 16, 2003--SFY 2004 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (Subcommittee On Homeland Security)

May 10, 2002--Symposium on Metropolitan Operations and Security (Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Nuclear Security)

April 12, 2002--Fiscal Year 2003 Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (Transportation Subcommittee of Appropriations Committee)

March 13, 2002--Reauthorization of Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee)

October 4, 2001--Transit Safety in the Wake of September 11th (Housing and Transportation Subcommittee of Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee)

March 2, 1999--Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board (Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine)

February 25, 1998--Commuter Railroad Safety (Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine)

Other U.S. Government Agencies

August 6, 2007--Summary Response to Questions Raised during Mr. Millar’s July 25, 2007 Testimony

July 25, 2007--Public Transportation in 2050 (National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission)

April 11, 2007--On Rail Capacity Constraints And Investment Needed To Maintain Efficient And Reliable Rail Passenger Service (The Surface Transportation Board)

March 19, 2007--Improving The Performance Of Our Transportation System (National Surface Transportation Policy And Revenue Study Commission )

July 20, 2006--The Mandate for Public Transportation: The Benefits of Investment in Public Transportation and the Future of Public Transportation Finance (National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission)

January 23, 2006--Importance of Dedicated Revenues At State/Local Level (Council Of The District Of Columbia Committee On Finance And Revenue On Funding Of The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Metro System)

May 6, 2002--APTA's Comments on Proposed Rule on Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band and Consolidating the 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels (Federal Communications Commission)

October 25, 2000--APTA's Comments on Proposed Rule on Platform Lift Systems for Accessible Motor Vehicles and Platform Lift Installations on Motor Vehicles (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

February 28, 2000--Public Views of Major Rail Consolidations (Surface Transportation Board)

August 19, 1999--Retirement Benefits of Employees of Railroads Under Contract (Railroad Retirement Board)

October 6, 1998--National Transportation Program (Department of Transportation Listening Program)

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