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One of the major issues the 111th Congress will face in January 2009 is the reauthorization of the federal surface transportation programs. SAFETEA-LU expires on September 30, 2009 which leaves the new Congress and the new Administration only nine months in which to draft and approve legislation to carry these programs into the future. A key issue to be addressed will be how to fund highway and transit projects. With the Highway Trust Fund's balance essentially at zero, new revenue will be necessary to provide the amount of funding necessary to address current and future demands. There will be many new members of Congress next year who will not be familiar with the Highway Trust Fund, the federal-aid Highway program, transportation infrastructure needs and the impact of transportation on America's quality of life. In order to educate Congress on the issues related to highway and transit funding, AGC worked in support of the American Highway Users Alliance to create a publication entitled “The Road to Congress.” Copies of “The Road to Congress” have been provided to ���ҵ��� Chapters and the grass roots network to share with candidates running for office and their staffs. This publication will also be useful during visits with members of Congress before the election and in the months prior to considering of the reauthorization legislation. For more information or to request a copy of the “Road to Congress,” contact Brian Deery at (703) 837-5319 or deeryb@agc.org.