Federal transportation authorizations influence policy across all levels of government. This working group brings together stakeholders to engage in an open dialogue about how different organizations are working with Congress' MAP 21 legislation. Tentative topics for discussion include:

• Impacts to bicycle and pedestrian funding

• Scenic byway update

• Agency prioritization of types of projects

• Eligible transfer between funding categories

• Safety initiatives

• Freight initiatives

• Performance management - measurement requirements

• Expedited delivery

• Intelligent transportation system initiatives

• Livability initatives

• Pavement preservation initiatives

• Creating jobs

• Supporting economic growth

• Innovative finance

• Structure replacement initiatives

• Implementation challenges

• Among other topics

A full description of the authorizing legislation can be found at MAP 21