Bonnie Watson Coleman: “This year, the American Society of Civil Engineers once again gave America's infrastructure a D-plus rating. During…”

“This year, the American Society of Civil Engineers once again gave America's infrastructure a D-plus rating. During Infrastructure Week, I must highlight the need for action and investment in our Nation's infrastructure. Our roads, bridges, and waterways are neither Republican nor Democrat; they belong to all of us. From the New Deal to the Federal interstate highways, infrastructure projects have traditionally enjoyed broad bipartisan support and leadership. Improving and maintaining our 21st century transportation system creates access and opportunities for all, allowing for job creation, economic growth, and fostering innovation. As we continue to wait for the President to put forth a plan and true efforts toward investment in our Nation's crumbling infrastructure, we bear witness to hundreds of millions of dollars in lost economic productivity and a threat to the safety and security of our Nation. It is time to build. It is time to invest in America. ____________________”