Hard Facts

A Gift from Congress

Episode Summary

Just in time for the holidays, Congress and the President have restored a planned $7.6 billion cut in transportation funding, boosting confidence in federal spending for projects across the United States.

Episode Notes

Brandye Hendrickson, Deputy Director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, discusses the impact of the decision on infrastructure work, and her organization’s focus on highway safety concerns.

Links:

Presidential Candidates Will Talk Infrastructure at Forum

Politico: Presidential Candidates’ Tracker on Transportation Issues

Congress Repeals $7.6B Highway Funding Rescission