Transportation Issues

America's transportation and infrastructure system, once a marvel of the modern world, has been stretched beyond its capacity and has fallen into disrepair. A decaying transportation system costs our economy more than $78 billion annually in lost time and fuel. The Chamber advocates for a comprehensive approach to solving the nation's looming transportation infrastructure crisis. Specifically, the Chamber believes that a multi-modal and intermodal vision must increase capacity, reduce congestion, and improve the efficient, safe, sustainable movement of goods and people throughout the country and world.

The Chamber is in a unique position to demonstrate the fundamental link between the maintenance and improvement of our nation's transportation infrastructure and the health of our economy. More importantly, the Chamber is taking that message to key policymakers on Capitol Hill and the public. We will continue mobilize our grassroots network to ensure the business community is an active participant in the coming debates on the transportation infrastructure crisis and leads the way to comprehensive solutions. Click the links below to learn more about the prominent legislative issues in which the Chamber is actively engaged:

March 10 - Letter on H.R. 3401, "National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007" (Letters to Congress)

March 11 - Testimony on the Condition of our Nation's Infrastructure and Proposals for Needed Improvements (Testimony)

February 6 - Testimony on Surface Transportation Needs and Funding (Testimony)

February 6 - U.S. Chamber Emphasizes Need for Fast, Cost Effective, and Reliable 21st Century Transportation Infrastructure (Press Release)

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"Rebuilding America-The Time is Now!"
By Thomas J. Donohue
President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Irving, Texas
August 10, 2007

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