ATSSA Town Hall breaks down IIJA funding, timing ATSSA Town Hall breaks down IIJA funding, timing ‘Gas tax holidays’ raise concerns, not expected at federal level Pam / Tuesday, April 5, 2022 0 5501 Article rating: No rating Five months after the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law, it’s understandable ATSSA members could be wondering when the money will begin flowing to projects across the country. That was one of the key discussion points today during an ATSSA Town Hall on the “Economic Impact of the Infrastructure Package on ATSSA Member Companies.” ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith and Kathy Ruffalo, president of consulting firm Ruffalo & Associates, reviewed the funds expected through different programs, the steps to get them accessible and when the first money can be expected. Smith also talked about the gas tax holiday proposals across the country and ATSSA's efforts against them. Read more
ATSSA leading push against efforts to suspend gas taxes ATSSA leading push against efforts to suspend gas taxes Members urged to contact their elected representatives and voice their concerns Pam / Monday, March 28, 2022 0 5982 Article rating: No rating ATSSA has launched a nationwide effort to discourage states and Congress from suspending the collection of taxes on gasoline noting the surge in roadway fatalities over the past two years. Some in Congress and some in state governments across the country have proposed temporarily cutting gas taxes as a way to help consumers amid inflation and sudden hikes in gas prices. However, the temporary measure would not necessarily benefit consumers but would deter improvements to roadway infrastructure at a time when such projects had just received approval for significant funding, ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner noted. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) became law in November and includes nearly $23 billion for roadway safety, funding necessary to help move the nation Toward Zero Deaths on its highways. Federal and state taxes on gasoline and diesel are important sources of revenue for funding roadway safety improvements. Read more
ATSSA State Chapters Oppose Gas Tax Suspension Measures ATSSA State Chapters Oppose Gas Tax Suspension Measures Maria Robertson / Thursday, March 10, 2022 0 5243 Article rating: No rating Three ATSSA chapters sent letters today opposing measures that would suspend state gas taxes during the ongoing crisis. In Michigan, Pennsylvania and California, governors and state legislators have proposed temporarily halting their state’s gas tax in an attempt to provide relief to consumers at the pump. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that consumers will see a discernible decrease in the price of fuel should these measures become law. Instead, much-needed roadway safety improvement projects would be put at risk. ATSSA remains concerned with any federal or state legislation that would threaten critical infrastructure funding. Read more
Recording available from ATSSA Town Hall on government’s COVID-19 response & infrastructure funding Recording available from ATSSA Town Hall on government’s COVID-19 response & infrastructure funding Registration open for next Town Hall addressing innovations in ATSSA’s online training Pam / Thursday, April 16, 2020 0 7987 Article rating: No rating It’s not too late to catch ATSSA’s first virtual Town Hall on the state and federal response to COVID-19 and potential infrastructure investments. A recording is now available of Tuesday’s one-hour session featuring Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, and AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon. The virtual Town Hall is a new feature for members. The next topic is "Innovations in Online Training to Keep Your Employees Engaged" and will be held Aprtil 28 at 2 p.m. Read more
Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Ohio chapter of ATSSA supports 18-cent gas tax increase to fund infrastructure improvements SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 8078 Article rating: No rating The Ohio Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (OH-ATSSA) urges the Ohio General Assembly to resuscitate Governor DeWine’s original 18-cent per gallon fuel tax increase to address the anticipated shortfall in transportation funding and resources for new projects designed to increase capacity and relieve congestion on Ohio’s roads, as well as maintain and update existing bridges and roadways. Read more
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