Elaine Chao: “We need to have a national discussion about this.”

About a quarter of our Nation's bridges are deemed structurally deficient.

the status quo is unacceptable.

I do not think that the Government should be the one deciding what technologies to use; and right now, it is not yet set which technology is best.

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.