• Supported Governor’s bridge funding initiative, LD 2313: “An Act to Keep Our Bridges Safe.” The bill, which passed in 2008, provides $160 million over four years for bridge reconstruction and repair.

• Successfully advocated two other major transportation funding bills in the 2008 legislative session: LD 2324: “An Act to Expedite the Maintenance and Repair of Maine’s Transportation Network” that provides $50 million for highway reconstruction and $14 million for paving; and LD 2019, a rail funding initiative that provides $3.05 million annually for passenger and freight rail improvements.

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud volunteers on the Downeast Scenic Railroad with MBTA members Tom Testa and Ken Jackman.

• Led efforts to draft and pass LD 1790: “An Act to Secure Maine’s Transportation Future” in the Maine Legislature in 2007. The landmark bill provides the framework for major changes in how Maine finances its transportation infrastructure.

• Spearheaded campaign for passage of transportation bond referendum issues in 2007 and 2008 resulting in more than $500 million in investments for roads and bridges, port and rail and marine infrastructure projects.

 • Initiated and led 1997 referendum campaign to widen Maine Turnpike and pass transportation bond issue resulting in $350 million for statewide transportation improvements.