**STATEMENT**
(Sacramento, CA) – Today, the California Transit Association released the following statement on Governor Newsom's signing of AB 1207 (Irwin) and SB 840 (Limón) into law, to reauthorize California's landmark Cap-and-Invest program:
"Public transportation delivers for the environment and economy by providing Californians with travel options that reduce emissions, relieve congestion, cut household expenses, and sustain middle class jobs. By reauthorizing the Cap-and-Invest program and preserving the state’s climate investments in building and operating our public transit systems, these bills will ensure that communities across the state experience the benefits of California’s nation leading environmental policies.
On behalf of the California Transit Association, I thank Governor Newsom, the Legislature, and their staffs for giving our Association a seat at the table, as we worked collectively to ensure these critical investments support California’s public transit systems and our riders statewide."
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The California Transit Association (Association) is the leading advocacy organization and champion for public transit in California. The Association’s more than 220 member organizations include transit operators, commuter rail agencies, transit support groups, national and international transit suppliers, and government agencies. With a motivated and informed membership base, the Association actively engages State decision makers to shape transit-friendly policy, secure increased transit funding and promote the benefits of a balanced transportation system. The Association represents transit's interests before the California State Legislature, the Governor and regulatory agencies on the local, state and federal levels.