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| Date June 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-600 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Congress RECOVERY ACT Funding Used for Transportation Infrastructure Projects, but Some Requirements Proved Challenging GAO-11-600 June 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Funding Used for Transportation Infrastructure Projects, but Some Requirements Proved Challenging
Highlights of GAO-11-600, a ... |
| Date May 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-610T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT Use of Transportation Funds, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned
Statement of Phillip R. Herr, Director Physical Infrastructure GAO-11-610T May 4, 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountab... |
| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-283 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Recording Clearer Reasons for Awards Decisions Would Improve Otherwise Good Grantmaking Practices GAO-11-283 March 2011 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Recording Clearer Reasons ... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-199 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate RAIL TRANSIT FTA Programs Are Helping Address Transit Agencies’ Safety Challenges, but Improved Performance Goals and Measures Could Better Focus Efforts GAO-11-199 January 2011 RAIL TRANSIT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FTA Programs Are Helpi... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-94 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2010 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Transit Agencies’ Actions to Address Increased Ridership Demand and Options to Help Meet Future Demand GAO-11-94 November 2010 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Transit Agencies’ Actions to Address In... |
| Date June 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-730 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate TRANSIT RAIL Potential Rail Car Cost-Saving Strategies Exist GAO-10-730 June 2010 TRANSIT RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-730, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Potential Rail C... |
| Date June 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-625 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Committees HIGH SPEED RAIL Learning From Service Start-ups, Prospects for Increased Industry Investment, and Federal Oversight Plans GAO-10-625 June 2010 HIGH SPEED RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-625, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Learning From Service Start-ups, P... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-247 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to the Republican Leader, U.S. Senate RECOVERY ACT Planned Efforts and Challenges in Evaluating Compliance with Maintenance of Effort and Similar Provisions GAO-10-247 November 2009 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-247, a report to the Republican Leader, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Planned Effo... |
| Date Oct. 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-162T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Developing Viable High Speed Rail Projects under the Recovery Act and Beyond
Statement o... |
| Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-785R |
Title
DRAFT United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2009 The Honorable Patty Murray Chairman The Honorable Christopher Bond Ranking Member Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable John W. Olver Chairman The Honorable Tom Latham Ranking Member Subcommittee on Tran... |
| Date June 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-786T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Effectively Using Recovery Act Funds for High Speed Rail Projects
Sta... |
| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-597T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT Initial Results on States' Use of and Accountability for Transportation Funds
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, Managing Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-0... |
| Date April 1, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-560T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Future Development Will Depend on Addressing Financial and Other Challenges and Establis... |
| Date March 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-317 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Future Development Will Depend on Addressing Financial and Other Challenges and Establishing a Clear Federal Role GAO-09-317 March 2009 HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-317, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Futu... |
| Date Aug. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-770 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD BRIDGES AND TUNNELS Federal Role in Providing Safety Oversight and Freight Infrastructure Investment Could Be Better Targeted GAO-07-770 August 2007 RAILROAD BRIDGES AND TUNNELS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-770, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Fede... |
| Date June 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-718 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION DOT Could Take Further Actions to Address Intermodal Barriers GAO-07-718 June 2007 INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-718, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructu... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-382R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 18, 2007 The Honorable Mary Peters Chairperson National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Subject: Intercity Passenger Rail: Highlights of GAO Report on Need for National Policy and Strategies to Maximize Public Benefits from Federal Expenditures Dear Madam Chairperson: The future of intercity pass... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-15 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL National Policy and Strategies Needed to Maximize Public Benefits from Federal Expenditures
A change was made to this report on November 30, 2006, to reflect a change on page 92, figure 13. An error was identified... |
| Date May 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-698T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Acela’s Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects
Statement of JayEtta Hecker,... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-240 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Negotiations GAO-04-240 January 2004 COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Nego... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-712T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 30, 2003 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Issues for Consideration in Developing an Intercity Passenger Rail Policy
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastru... |
| Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-820T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday July 25, 2001 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL The Congress Faces Critical Decisions About the Role of and Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Systems
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker... |
| Date June 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-756R |
Title
Enclosure II United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 25, 2001 The Honorable Wayne Allard The Honorable Robert F. Bennett The Honorable Christopher S. Bond The Honorable Phil Gramm The Honorable John McCain The Honorable Richard C. Shelby The Honorable Bob Smith United States Senate Subject: The High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001 (S. 250) The High-Speed Rail Investment... |
| Date March 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-480T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday March 21, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Assessing the Benefits of Increased Federal Funding for Amtrak and High-Speed Passenger Rail Systems
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Director, Phys... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-253 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Transportation GAO-01-253 Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accountability Challenges Related GAO Products Performance and Accountability Series 3 6 12 55 61 Page 1 GAO-01-253 DOT Challenges Page 2 GAO-01-253 DOT Challenges Comptrol... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-277 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday September 26, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Decisions on the Future of Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Are Approaching
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, ... |
| Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Will Continue to Have Difficulty Controlling Its Costs and Meeting Capital Needs GAO/RCED-00-138 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 16 Appendix II: Amtrak’s Operating Costs Have Increased ... |
| Date March 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday March 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Increasing Amtrak's Accountability for Its Taxpayer Relief Act Funds
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Tr... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2000 |
Report No. RCED/AIMD-00-78 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Needs to Improve Its Accountability for Taxpayer Relief Act Funds GAO/RCED/AIMD-00-78 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Description of Capital Projects Selected for Review Appendix II: Amtrak’s Treatment of... |
| Date Oct. 28, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday October 28, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Faces Challenges in Improving Its Financial Condition
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transpo... |
| Date July 9, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-181 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Progress in Improving Its Financial Condition Has Been Mixed GAO/RCED-99-181 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-282088 July 9, 1999 ... |
| Date Jan. 14, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-44 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE High-Speed Rail Projects in the United States GAO/RCED-99-44 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280830 January 14, 1999 The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairma... |
| Date June 5, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-211R |
Title
GA!0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resonrces, Community, and Economic Development Division /6061( B-280160 June 5, 1998 The Honorable Frank R. Wolf Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Intercitv Passenger Rail: Prosnects for Amtrak’ Financial Viabilitv s Dear Mr. Chairman: Sinc... |
| Date May 14, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Financial Performance of Amtrak’s Routes GAO/RCED-98-151 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279203 May 14, 1998 The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking ... |
| Date March 2, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-60 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Issues Associated With a Possible Amtrak Liquidation GAO/RCED-98-60 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277703 March 2, 1998 The Honorable John McCain Chairman The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Ran... |
| Date April 23, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday April 23, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Financial Crisis Threatens Continued Viability
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-R... |
| Date March 13, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m., EST Thursday March 13, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL The Financial Viability of Amtrak Continues to Be Threatened
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Directo... |
| Date March 12, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m., EST Wednesday March 12, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Financial Viability Continues to Be Threatened
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, ... |
| Date July 24, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-187 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to Congressional Recipients AMTRAK’S STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN Progress to Date G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-187 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-270348 July 24, 1996 Congressional Recipients Since May 1971, when Amtrak took over responsibi... |
| Date Aug. 3, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-191 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1995 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD SAFETY Status of Efforts to Improve Railroad Crossing Safety GAO/RCED-95-191 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261352 August 3, 1995 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar United States Senate The Honorable Dan Coats ... |
| Date June 16, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-227 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate For ReleaseOn Delivery Expectedat 0:30 a.m. EDT Fri&ty June 16. 1905 AkKRAK Early Progress Made in Implementing Strategic and Business Plan, but Obstacles Remain
Statement for the Record of Barry T. Hill, Associ... |
| Date May 9, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1995 Report to the Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate AMTRAK Information on Subsidies in Thruway Bus Operations GAO/RCED-95-138 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-259405 May 9, 1995 The Honorable Mark O. Hatfield Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg ... |
| Date April 13, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-152R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B -260800 April 13, 1995 The Honorable Mark 0. Hatfield Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking Minority Member Subcommitteeon Transportation Committee on Appropriations United States Senate This correspondenceanswers certain questions raised at the March 23, 1995, ... |
| Date March 23, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at lO:UO am.. EST Thursday, March 23.1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Oprating Conditions Threaten Long-Term Viability
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Econom... |
| Date March 13, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-132 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1O:OO EST am., Monday,
March 13,1995 AMTRAK Issues for Reauthorization
Statement for the Record by Baq T. Hill, Associate Director, Transportation Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development D... |
| Date March 2, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-123 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1Cl:OO EST a,,m., fimday, March 2,199s Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Long-Term Viability
Statement for the Record of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues Resources,Commun... |
| Date Feb. 13, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat IO:00 a.m. EDT Monday February 13, 1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Reorganization,Program Restructuring, and Budget Issues
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources,Community... |
| Date Feb. 7, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-98 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat lo:00 am.. EST Tuesday February7,1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and ODerating Conditions Threaten L&g-Term Viability
1 V ; Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources,Co... |
| Date Feb. 6, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-71 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1995 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Amtrak’s Long-Term Viability GAO/RCED-95-71 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-259656 February 6, 1995 Congressional Recipients This report assess... |
| Date Jan. 26, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-90 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 2:00 p.m., EST Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation United States Senate ThUSday
January2619% AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division L I
I I GAO/T-RCED-9... |
