Anthony Foxx: “The Federal Government has a responsibility to help ensure our global competitiveness by investing in a robust…”

Instead, what our transportation system received last year was no growth in funding at all.

There is no doubt that safe, affordable, accessible, and convenient transportation is critical for everyone's quality of life.

A tidal wave is coming for us, Mr. Chairman, and the question is--are we going to choke on our own growth or are we going to build for it?

I want to thank you for being such a great voice for the need to fix the shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund and for long-term stability in the funding.