DOT Biz Journal: DOT Budget and Historic DBE Rule Changes

OSDBU is pleased to make the DOT Biz Journal available for download. In this issue we look at the planned funding for transportation projects in the President’s proposed FY 2012 budget.  Although Congress will determine the final shape of the budget, the proposal is a good measure of the Department’s priorities for the coming year.

We also highlight important changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program that will help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses participate in federal highway, transit and airport projects and demand greater accountability from state and local transportation agencies.  In addition, we review the changes to strengthen the Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Program to better ensure that the benefits flow to the intended recipients.   Other articles include the addition of banks to the OSDBU Short Term Lending program (STLP) and our regular Follow the Money and Calendar of Events sections.

Click the following link to download the DOT Biz Journal http://osdbu.dot.gov/documents/pdf/DOTBizJournal/DOTBizJournalWinter2011.pdf