Hearing Unearths Creative Ideas for Financing Roads
Washington, D.C. – A hearing of the Joint Economic Committee, chaired by Senator Bob Bennett (RUtah), unearthed a number of creative ideas for financing roads and reducing congestion that Congress could use this year when drafting a new surface transportation program. Release05062003.pdf (85.5 KBs)
Report Shows New Possibilities for Financing Roads While Improving...
Washington, DC—A Joint Economic Committee report released today explored ideas to fund future transportation improvements. According to the report, toll lanes can be a vital component to ensuring safe, less congested roads. With the number of drivers increasing and traffic congestion worsening every year, states are facing a growing challenge to finance new roads and relieve gridlock on existing roads. Release07072003.pdf (116.4 KBs)