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NACTO’s Analysis of the House Surface Transportation Proposal

Jul 21, 2011

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (FL) outlined on July 7 his priorities for the long-delayed six-year federal surface transportation authorization for highway, transit, rail and safety programs, with a focus on the National Highway System, which includes the Interstate Highway System. No timeframe was provided for release of legislative text or […]

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City Transportation Officials Announce Appointment of Ron Thaniel as Executive Director

Jul 19, 2011

(New York, NY) The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Thaniel as Executive Director. Mr. Thaniel has more than a decade of transportation and urban policy experience including most recently as Assistant Executive Director with the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC where he […]

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APBP Webinar on Bikeway Design Guide draws acclaim of practitioners, FHWA

May 31, 2011

On Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) hosted a two-hour webinar on the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide. The NACTO Guide, which has, since its release in March 2011, been the subject of consistent debate and speculation among practitioners, raises the bar for bikeway design and engineering practices in […]

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APBP to Host Webinar on NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide: May 25th, 3 PM EST

May 05, 2011

On Wednesday, May 25 at 3 PM EST, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) will host a 90 minute webinar on the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide. Please refer to the link and writeup below for information how to register for this event. Free Webinar: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide Wednesday, May 25 […]

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Cities Release Bikeway Design Guide

Mar 11, 2011

New manual reflects spread of innovative street designs in U.S. A coalition of transportation commissioners from major American cities launched a new design manual for bicycle-friendly streets today, announcing its release in Washington, D.C. at the League of American Bicyclists 2011 Bicycle Summit. The new “Urban Bikeway Design Guide” is a publication of the National […]

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Proposed Cuts to Transportation Programs Would Undermine Cities

Feb 15, 2011

As representatives of 15 of the largest city transportation departments in the United States, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) opposes the proposed cuts to federal transportation funding. NACTO members call on Congress to renew its commitment to our roads, bridges and transit systems. The nation’s transportation infrastructure is at a critical juncture. […]

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NACTO Urges Extension of Transit Benefits

Feb 15, 2011

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) calls on Congress to renew its commitment to tax relief for commuters on transit. In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) leveled the playing field between those who take transit and those who drive by raising the pre-tax cap on transit benefits to $230, the […]

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NACTO Supports President’s Infrastructure Proposal

Feb 15, 2011

Washington, DC – The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) applauded the Obama Administration’s plan to renew and improve America’s roads, railways and runways. “We fully support the Obama Administration’s proposal to invest $50 billion in America’s aging roads, bridges, and transit immediately, as a prelude to a larger six-year transportation bill,” said NACTO […]

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NACTO Letter of Support for FREIGHT Act

Feb 15, 2011

September 28, 2010 Senator Frank Lautenberg 324 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Subject: NACTO support for the Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 (FREIGHT) Senator Lautenberg: On behalf of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) I am writing to express the support of our association […]

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City Road and Bridge Agency Officials Push for Emergency Operating Assistance for Transit, Urge Congressional Action on Federal Transportation Bill

Feb 15, 2011

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) called today for Congress to pass emergency relief funding for public transit agencies while also urging action on the much delayed authorization of the federal transportation bill. The Public Transportation Preservation Act of 2010 would stave off hundreds of cuts to service that is […]

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