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ITS America Statement Regarding the Introduction of H.R. 7, The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – ITS America President and CEO Scott Belcher issued the following statement today in response to the release of H.R. 7, the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012:

“ITS America applauds the leadership of Chairman Mica for crafting a long-term transportation bill that will create jobs, enact critical program reforms, and put innovative technology to work addressing challenges from traffic congestion and highway fatalities to infrastructure financing.

“Not only will the traveling public benefit from a safer, more efficient and cost-effective transportation network, but investment in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) will create good jobs and make the U.S. more globally competitive by modernizing our freight network, improving supply chain efficiency, and keeping people and goods moving safely and on time.”

About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
ITS America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association established in 1991 to foster the research, development and deployment of advanced technologies across America’s surface transportation system.  Members include private companies and industry leaders, government agencies at all levels, universities and research laboratories.  For more information, visit www.itsa.org.

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