The TROC Report proposes a phased approach with near, medium, and long-term proposals to address the most critical shortfalls in funding levels. Specifically, the Report calls for a Mileage Based User Fee (MBUF) in the long-term to fully align revenues with identified needs of $17.95 billion - requiring an addition $9.5 billion annually to close the projected gap between revenues and needs. "It raises the question as to whether the public and private sector even have the resources to manage that level of spending each year," said Patricia Cowley, PBA Executive Director.  Read the full press release.

PBA recently formed a Legislative and Advocacy Committee.  Currently, the committee has three (3) members and are looking to add PBA members.  You need not be on the PBA board.  If you are interested in joining this new committee, please send an email to Pattie Cowley at director@pabus.org.  The first meeting (virtual) is scheduled for this Thursday.