This costs New Jerseyans over $3 billion a year in extra vehicle repairs and operating costs.
We have a crisis. We have waited too long to address it.
I think we see that more and more.
We must prioritize innovative, cost effective, sustainable transportation options.
Our infrastructure is simply crumbling all around the country.
New York cannot shoulder the burden alone.
Federal assistance is all the more critical to ensuring the maintenance of a safe and efficient highway and bridge system in my State.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program provides States with the funding to address this problem but it does not go far enough.
It is unacceptable and the threat to safety of New Jersey families is unacceptable.
Investment in infrastructure creates investment in America.
Investing in our transportation infrastructure is one of the fastest, most effective ways to grow our economy and create jobs.