WALL – Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Chief Executive Officer David Rible issued the following statement today regarding the possibility of a federal gas tax holiday:

“UTCA strongly urges New Jersey’s congressional delegation to oppose this measure. A federal gas tax holiday could potentially cripple the nation’s ability to fund critical infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, there is little to no evidence that it would result in any meaningful benefit to Americans.  The American Road and Transportation Builders Association noted this four years ago and it remains true today.

“A gas tax holiday is more gimmick than actual relief. It would take us backwards without addressing affordability issues. The last thing New Jersey needs is another Gateway-style fight that puts critical federal funding at risk. We need every single New Jersey congressional representative to forcefully oppose this.”

About UTCA

UTCA of New Jersey is a non-profit trade association headquartered in Wall, New Jersey. UTCA represents approximately 1,000 member firms in the public and private sectors, active in all phases of heavy, highway, utility, and marine construction, as well as site work including remediation of brownfields and contaminated sites. For more information, log on to http://www.utcanj.org and follow on Twitter @UTCANJ.