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American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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An advocate association for multimodal and intermodal transportation, AASHTO serves member departments, the US DOT and Congress by providing leadership, technical services, information and advice as well as by contributing to national policy on transportation issues.
AASHTO Standing Committee on Rail Transportation
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American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA)
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This association focuses on development and advancement of both technical and practical knowledge and recommended practices pertaining to the design, construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure.
AREMA
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American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)
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Assures one strong, united voice speaking for all segments of the small railroad industry, representing the industry before the federal government, representing members in their relationships with the major railroads, and developing model programs for federally mandated procedures such as random alcohol and drug testing, engineer certification and environmental regulations, and roadway worker protection.
ASLRRA
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Association of American Railroads (AAR)
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Represents North America's major freight railroads and Amtrak. AAR strives to help make the rail industry increasingly safe, efficient and productive by conducting and coordinating research, development and other support programs; facilitating the seamless exchange of electronic information among railroads, their customers and suppliers; and advocating the interests of railroads in the public policy arena.
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
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Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors (CAGTC)
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CAGTC was established to bring national attention to the need to significantly expand U.S. freight transportation capabilities and to work toward solutions to this growing national challenge.
The Coalition has recently called for a dedicated, federal Freight Trust Fund (FTF), which would assure that vital, but under-funded freight projects receive the dollars needed to keep pace with the growth of imports and exports that will double by 2020.
The Coalition is working closely with the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.
CAGTC
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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
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Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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Growth Opportunities Through Rail Access Coalition (GOTRAC)
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GOTRAC is a coalition of of local governments, agriculture groups, and industry associations that supports the Dakota Minnesota and Eastern's proposed $2.3 billion Powder River Basin RRIF loan application to the FRA.
GOTRAC
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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Has jurisdiction over legislation regarding transportation, including civil aviation, railroads, water transportation, transportation safety (except automobile safety), transportation infrastructure, transportation labor, and railroad retirement and unemployment.
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
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National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission
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The Commission was created under Section 1909 of SAFETEA-LU with Congress declaring, "that it is in the national interest to preserve and enhance the surface transportation system to meet the needs of the United States for the 21 st century."
The Commission is comprised of 12 members, representing Federal, state and local governments, MPOs, transportation-related industries, and public interest organizations, working to examine not only the condition and future needs of the nation's surface transportation system, but also short and long-term alternatives to replace or supplement the fuel tax as the principal revenue source to support the Highway Trust Fund over the next 30 years.
Commissioners:
Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation--Chairperson
Frank Busalacchi, Wisconsin Secretary of Transportation
Rick Geddes, Cornell University Dept. of Policy Analysis and Management
Steve Heminger, Executive Director, SF Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Frank McArdle, General Contractors Association of NY
Steve Odland, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot
Patrick Quinn, Chairman, ATA
Matt Rose, CEO, BNSF
Jack Schenendorf , Of Counsel, Covington & Burling
Tom Skancke, CEO, The Skancke Company
Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO, Free Congress Foundation
Natl. Surface Transp. Policy & Revenue Commission
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North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS)
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Exists to provide a common meeting ground between rail owners, vendors, and users to establish transportation requirements and ensure a smooth transition from the present era to the future in the rail industry.
North American Rail Shippers Association (NARS)
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Railway Engineering Maintenance-Suppliers Association (REMSA)
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Created to provide global business development opportunities to members; to transfer knowledge about markets, products and the industry to members and their customers, and to support government initiatives that advance the North American railroad industry
Railway Engineering Maintenance-Suppliers Associat
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Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
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The Railway Progress Institute (RPI) and the Railway Supply Association (RSA) have consolidated to form the Railway Supply Institute. Organized as the voice and the promotional arm of the railway and rail rapid transit equipment and supply industry and set up to aid the railroads and rail rapid transit industry in every way possible, as a means by which to contribute to the welfare and security of the nation, to the progress and prosperity of the railroads, and to the growth and success of our own industry.
Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
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Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI)
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RSSI is a trade association serving the communication and signal segment of the rail transportation industry. Their primary effort is to organize and manage an annual trade show for our members to exhibit their products and services.
Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI)
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Railway Tie Association (RTA)
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Senate Committee on Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation
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Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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Has jurisdiction over mergers and acquisitions of railroads, as well as approval authority over many types of rail construction projects.
Surface Transportation Board (STB)
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