If Congress were to fix only the Nation's 233 worst truck and car bottle-ups, we would see a huge return and increased efficiency and productivity, but most of all, a significant reduction in mobile source emissions and fuel use.
Oberstar emphasizes the benefits of addressing traffic congestion for efficiency and environmental impact.
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