Kumares C. Sinha, Olson Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, has been appointed to serve on a  Blue Ribbon Panel of Experts for the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission. The Commission was created by Congress to provide recommendations on the future needs and funding of the Nation's surface transportation system.

The Commission is comprised of 12 members, representing:  Federal, state and local governments; metropolitan planning organizations; transportation-related industries; and public interest organizations.  The Commission is working to examine not only the condition and future needs of the nation's surface transportation system, but also short and long-term alternatives to replace or supplement the fuel tax as the principal revenue source to support the Highway Trust Fund over the next 30 years.