AASHTO Authorization Guide

Report on US transportation funding reauthorization which supports an increase in federal transportation investment, but couples that recommendation with support for reforms.

pp. 1-36 Point 4

Pages 1-36 deal with Authorization Policy Topic I, "Performance Management"

p. 114 Overall

"A robust national rail transportation network that moves both passengers and freighteffectively and efficiently…"

p. 117 Overall

"Increased demand for rail [has] created bottlenecks throughout the entire system." In reference to the need for dedicated funding for passenger rail.

pp. 118-119 Point 6

p. 125-126 Point 6

Again, in reference to optimizing capacity of passenger railroads

p. 132 Point 6

Investment tax credits for freight railroads.

pp. 133-152 Overall

Pages 133-152 deal with Authorization Policy Topic VI, "Freight Authorization"

pp. 181-182 Overall

Freight principles.

pp. 199-200, 204, 209-10 Point 2, Point 4, Point 8

Freight research: NCFRP, BTS, RITA