T4 America commends Chairman Oberstar for jumpstart on transportation reform, calls for continued commitment to reform from Congress and the administration
June 18, 2009By Transportation for America
| CONTACT: Cosa Bullock 202-478-6128 cbullock@mrss.com |
Washingto, D.C. — James Corless, director of Transportation for America, released the following statement in response to Chairman Oberstar’s blueprint for the upcoming transportation bill, released today:
Chairman Oberstar should be commended for putting forth an outline for what he has called a ‘transformational’ bill, and for taking the lead in pushing for long overdue reform. While we are still reviewing the details, the focus on metropolitan and rural mobility, addressing a chronic maintenance backlog, and the critical need to establish a National Transportation Strategic Plan before spending vast new sums underscores the growing consensus on the need for a serious overhaul of our federal transportation program. We cannot afford to wait to put a down payment on serious reforms that will help build a safe, clean and smart transportation system. The final legislation must provide the American people with the increased transportation options they need to compete and thrive in the 21st century. Transportation for America looks forward to working with Congress and the Administration to put in place the common sense policies that will help us realize this vision.”
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