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National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009

Introduced: June 4, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jun 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 4, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Transportation Objectives Act of 2009 - Establishes: (1) national transportation objectives to provide a 21st century vision for the national surface transportation system, including to promote energy efficiency and achieve energy security, ensure environmental protection and safety for all transportation users, improve economic competitiveness and transportation system conditions, and provide equal access to transportation in urban, suburban, and rural communities; and (2) national transportation performance targets to meet such objectives, including to reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled by 16% and transportation-generated carbon dioxide levels by 40%, triple walking, biking, and public transportation use, increase freight transportation provided by railroad and intermodal services by 20%, and improve public safety and lower congestion costs by reducing traffic crashes by 50%.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) develop baseline levels and appropriate data collection systems for meeting the national transportation performance targets; and (2) develop and implement a National Surface Transportation Performance Plan.

What's happening now June 5, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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