This issue brief examines the need to adjust the Federal Motor Vehicle User Fee, commonly referred to as the 'Gas Tax'. To rebuild and expand our roads, bridges, and transit systems, it is time for a modest increase in the federal motor vehicle fuel user fee.
In order to modernize America's infrastructure, an expansion of the workforce is necessary. This issue brief explains the need, and includes recommendations on increasing the number of skilled workers.
Neither the government or the private sector can modernize America's infrastructure alone. This issue brief examines why public-private partnerships are integral to modernizing America's infrastructure.
This issue brief examines the tight correlation between modernizing America's infrastructure and streamlining the permitting process.
The econometric analysis using the Transportation Performance Index is unique because it examines the overall contribution to economic growth from well-performing transportation infrastructure. It goes beyond charting only the effects of spending and the creation of jobs during construction.
Background
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Prosperity and job growth emanate from the private sector. The government’s role is to establish an environment for the private sector to do what it does best. When it comes to the nation’s transportation system, the federal government plays a significant role in policy and funding.
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