Elaine Chao: “Traffic congestion and delays cost drivers nearly $160 billion annually.”

It's also important to recognize that the way we build and deliver projects is as important as how much we invest.

I look forward to working with this Committee on the FAA's transition to 21st century air traffic control technologies known as NextGen.

We need to have a national discussion about this.

The benefits of updating and expanding our transportation infrastructure can produce thunderous ripple effects, creating new developments, generating increased investments, and driving new economic opportunities.