Transportation
Congresswoman Sanchez understands that a modern, efficient transportation system will directly contribute to Orange County's economic growth and competitiveness. Orange County is part of the critical goods movement corridor to and from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which process 40% of all goods imported into the United States. Congresswoman Sanchez is committed to improving regional transportation infrastructure to ensure that our communities can withstand the increasing movement of goods in and out of these ports. To that end, Congresswoman Sanchez supports necessary rail grade separations and the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Clean Trucks Program to enhance community safety and shipping efficiency while reducing pollution.
Congresswoman Sanchez is also a strong supporter of mass transit projects that will combat air pollution and minimize freeway congestion. In addition to investing in local infrastructure projects that will improve traffic flow on the county's roads and highways, Congresswoman Sanchez supports the enhancement of commuter rail service and is working to ensure high speed rail comes to Orange County. In 2011, with the support of the California Delegation, Congresswoman Sanchez led a letter to President Obama encouraging his administration to move forward with their investment in high speed rail and to continue to see California as a partner in building a 21st century America
As Congress prepares to re-authorize federal surface transportation programs, Congresswoman Sanchez will continue fighting to make sure the needs of Orange County communities are addressed, and that critical transportation projects have access to federal resources.