Policy Principles

Policy principles represent the association's position on major legislative issues under consideration by federal and state policy makers now, and provide the foundation for future policy guides.

Adopted Principles

Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles will change how communities plan, design, and invest. APA believes AV technology has the potential to improve mobility and access, reduce traffic fatalities, and advance alternative energy use, but recognize the need for regulations and policies that will advance shared-mobility options.

We urge Congress, state, and local leaders to consider our policy recommendations.

Housing

Our nation is confronting a housing crisis. This crisis varies in scope and specifics from city to city and market to market, but the reality remains that current policies are undermining the broad goal of ensuring housing choice and affordability for all. By improving planning and the tools used for delivering and preserving housing, people can have more and better options for the place they choose to call home.

We urge Congress, state, and local leaders to consider our policy recommendations.

Infrastructure

Well-planned infrastructure is the backbone of our communities and economy. APA believes that the time for federal investment in infrastructure is now, but it must not come at the expense of existing infrastructure programs.

We urge Congress, state, and local to consider our policy recommendations.