TRANSPORTATION FUNDING CONFERENCE BILL EXPECTED SATURDAY 

****Action Requested****

Deliberations continue among the House and Senate conferees over the fate of a transportation funding bill. While "progress" is being made, they are still several votes shy on the Senate side. Consequently, we expect an "up or down" vote on some funding package on Saturday, just before adjournment. Considering the make-up of the conference committee, it seems likely that the solution is steering more to using general funds rather than a significant infusion of "new" revenues.

It is critical that your Delegate and Senator hear from you this week. It is especially important if you live or work in their District.

The message is simple:

• Virginia needs a long term, dedicated, and sustainable transportation funding plan.
• The plan cannot be based on year-to-year appropriations from the General Assembly.
• Funding should not pit transportation against other general fund needs like education, health care, the environment and public safety.
• There must be additional funding packages for Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads.
• We need a solution this year.

We have come too far and gotten too close to a funding package for transportation to just let the legislators "go home." A funding package is still in play, and we should expect our "leaders" to craft an acceptable solution.

Please take a few minutes and call or e-mail your Senator and Delegate. Tell them that we need a transportation funding plan now, and to work to bring about a compromise that all can accept. Bottom line: "Don't Come Home Without it."

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