A group of several dozen transportation industry groups has written a letter to President Donald Trump asking him and his administration to push forward with an investment in infrastructure.
The groups, many of whom are members of the American Highway Users Alliance, thanked Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin for their continued focus on investing in infrastructure.
“As you know, there are few public sector actions that can deliver the same level of short- and long-term ‘economic shot in the arm’ as transportation infrastructure investment. Increased highway, bridge, public transportation, and safety program funding will support direct job creation and retention. This will put in place capital assets that enhance supply chain efficiency and access to jobs, services, materials, and markets for decades,” the letter said.
The groups noted that now was the time to make infrastructure investments while there is bipartisan support for it and that it would fulfill one of Trump’s 2016 campaign promises. They also noted that such an investment would help the state and local economies.
“With state and local transportation budgets reeling from COVID-19-related travel reductions, increased federal surface transportation investment is needed now more than ever,” the letter said. “In fact, failing to deliver an infrastructure initiative would not only be a missed opportunity but could lead to declines in transportation improvement efforts that could be felt for years to come.”