Critics of public transportation say government should not subsidize a transportation option that cannot pay for itself. A new study conducted by SubsidyScope, an initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts, reveals that not only are roads and highways not self-sustaining, but the amount covered by gas taxes is declining.

Download this release (.PDF) (.DOC) Contact: Ben Grossman-Cohen 202-478-6185 bgrossmancohen@mrss.com Washington, D.C. — James Corless, Director of the Transportation for America campaign, today issued a statement in support of President Barack Obama’s anticipated nomination of Victor Mendez for Federal Highway Administrator: “Victor Mendez is a good choice to serve in this critical role atthe FHWA [...]