The Bill, at a glance...
The Problems:
- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people of every age from three to
34.
- The average driver in 28 metropolitan regions experienced 40 or more hours of delay per year. Twenty-seven years ago, only Los Angeles experienced that level of congestion.
- The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that the nation's infrastructure requires an investment of $2.2 trillion over the next five years to bring the infrastructure to a state of good repair.
- The transportation programs and policies crafted more than a half-century ago are no longer
well-suited to address today's challenges of improving the condition, performance, and safety of our system.
The Reforms:
- A Clear Federal Role and National Objectives
- Consolidate and Simplify Programs
- Require Performance Standards and Institute Accountability Measures
- Expand Mobility and Access for People and Goods
- Improve Livability and Environmental Sustainability of Communities
- Improve Efficiency of Federal Programs and Delivery of Projects