U.S. House proposes economic recovery legislation.
Press Release Summary:
According to John Horsley, AASHTO Executive Director, transportation investment is a sure bet for rebuilding nation's economy. AASHTO applauds House leadership for including $30 billion in draft bill for highway and bridge construction projects and urges Congress to move quickly to deliver bill to President-elect Obama. State DOTs, working with local governments, are ready to deliver hundreds of thousands of jobs through smart investment in transportation projects.
Original Press Release:
U.S. House of Representatives Proposes Economic Recovery Legislation
Statement by John Horsley, AASHTO Executive Director
"Transportation investment is a sure bet for rebuilding the nation's economy now
and into the future. We applaud the House leadership for including in the draft bill $30 billion for highway and bridge construction projects and urge Congress to move quickly to deliver a bill to President-elect Obama. State Departments of Transportation, working with local governments, are ready to deliver hundreds of thousands of jobs and long term benefits through smart investment in transportation projects. This is the time to restore hope to America and build the foundation for a better tomorrow."
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is the "Voice of Transportation" representing state departments of transportation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving as a catalyst for excellence in transportation.
