page_title: National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission
section_title: Members
hierarchical_section_title: National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission / Members
context_page_description: The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission was a panel created by Section 1909 of SAFETEA-LU, signed into law by President George W. Bush on August 10, 2005. The commission was an attempt to study and develop a vision for the United States' surface transportation system. In laying out the parameters for the Commission, Section 1909 noted that “it is in the National interest to preserve and enhance the surface transportation system to meet the needs of the United States for the 21st century.”
  Section 1909 charged the commission with reviewing the condition and future needs of the surface transportation system; recommending future roles and programs; and identifying finance mechanisms for the surface transportation system in the immediate, short and long terms. It is expected that the group’s recommendations will serve as a prelude to the reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU in 2009.
context_section_description: The Commission included 12 members appointed by the President and Congressional leaders:
  Mary Peters (Chairman), Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
  Jack Schenendorf (Vice Chairman), of counsel, Covington & Burling
  Frank J. Busalacchi, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  Maria Cino, Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
  Rick Geddes, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Cornell University Department of Policy Analysis and Management
  Steve Heminger, Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
  Frank McArdle, Senior Advisor, General Contractors Association of New York
  Steve Odland, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot
  Patrick Quinn, Co-Chairman, U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc.
  Matt Rose, CEO, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
  Tom Skancke, CEO, The Skancke Company
  Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO, Free Congress Foundation
caption: DOT Sec. Mineta introduces the Commissioners (May 24, 2006)
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