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2019 Advocacy + Policy Alerts
August 8, 2019 | Transportation Reauthorization
What You Need to Know
Bob Gibbs is the U.S. Representative for the 7th District of Ohio and serves as Ranking Member of a key committee of jurisdiction over transportation (Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation). Fostering and building relationships with such members is critical to the work over the next year, and August recess represents the first of several upcoming important opportunities to connect. APA Ohio has sent a letter to Representative Gibbs, sharing APA's key asks on reauthorization and funding.
What You Can Do to TAKE ACTION
Opportunities for grass roots action from APA Ohio members will be available soon!
March 14, 2019 | FY 2020-2021 Transportation Budget
What You Need to Know
Transportation in the state of Ohio receives a dedicated budget. Last week, the Ohio House sent to the Senate a budget that proposes $100 million to public transit funding through Flex Funds (150% increase from the last transportation budget). Final budget approval happens by March 31.
As a member of APA Ohio, you have the opportunity to influence critical transportation funding. Increased investment in public transit and an increased statewide dedicated funding source for transit is critical to the health of Ohio. Tell your Senator to support HB 62.
What You Can Do to TAKE ACTION
Take time now to share with your Senator why the FY 2020-2021 Transportation Budget (as presented by the Ohio House) is critical for the well being of Ohioans.
It's easy! Share APA Ohio's message outlining the importance of transportation funding by clicking below.
