Congress Enacts Short-term Extension of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); House Passes Second Economic Stimulus Bill with $8.4 Billion for Transit and Extension of SAFETEA-LU Through September 30, 2010

The Jobs for Main Street Act renews a provision made available through an amendment to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in July that enables grant recipients to use up to 10 percent of their formula apportionment (those funds received through the provisions of the Jobs Act) for operating costs or for eligible activities under section 5311(f).

Most importantly, the bill provides for a further extension of SAFETEA-LU through the end of FY 2010. House Transportation leaders and staff have indicated that it is their intent that this further extension will provide sufficient authority to cover the funding levels set in the FY 2010 Transportation appropriations bill. However, with only the House having acted on this provision, it is not clear how and when the Senate will deal with the bill.

NYPTA will continue to keep its membership informed of the latest legislative developments. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Association headquarters.

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