We have consensus that the formula funding program is critically important and that it gives predictable flow of Federal support.
I have heard several of the witnesses talk about the TAP Program, and I appreciate that.
African Americans in Baltimore were disproportionately affected.
Our legislation seeks to correct some of the injustices that I have just mentioned.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Senator Duckworth.
We very much have to protect the ability of local communities to make those decisions.
Our bill would connect and revitalize areas that have been harmed by the development of our national highway system.
We need to, again, at the local level, look at the full spectrum of opportunities, including local resources.
Equity in transportation has been an issue for decades, and it is certainly getting increasing attention now.
I want to explore the issue of local input a little bit more.