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America's Infrastructure Crisis America’s infrastructure is approaching a critical point. Americans pay millions of dollars in taxes, tolls and maintenance fees every year, and yet states are unable to keep up with the escalating costs of maintaining their infrastructure. Across the country bridges are deteriorating, railways are underfunded and highways are falling apart due to age, heavy congestion and inadequate maintenance. States try, but simply lack resources needed to solve this problem. America Moving Forward believes in investing in safe, practical solutions to our nation’s infrastructure crisis. We envision a program of innovative partnerships between government, communities and the private sector that eases the burden on taxpayers and provides vital funding for states to dedicate more money to infrastructure investment, affordable healthcare and strengthening our schools. These partnerships will not only restore the reliability of American infrastructure, they will improve the quality of life for millions of Americans every day. Latest News America Moving Forward Applauds Texas Transportation Commission’s Decision to Move Ahead With Interstate 69 “Governor Perry’s expansive vision for the Trans-Texas Corridor is a cost-effective plan to improve traffic congestion, create new jobs and get much-needed roads built sooner. Because Texas lacks critical transportation funds for road-building, the private sector can ease that burden and provide innovative financing solutions to adequately fund the state’s congested and crumbling infrastructure,” said America Moving Forward Executive Director, John Palatiello. America Moving Forward Applauds Gov. Kaine’s Speech to NGA, Calls on Govs. Around Nation to Also Consider Benefits of Public-Private Partnerships "We are pleased that Governor Kaine continues to show leadership on public-private partnerships. Virginia's budget is strained and the Governor recognizes that we must look to innovative solutions to adequately fund the state's congested and crumbling infrastructure. Virginia lawmakers should be sure to utilize new P3s as part of their funding solution. "Nationwide, states are searching for ways to finance much-needed transportation projects. We need to look at every option, and P3s are a tested, valuable resource that policymakers shouldn't be afraid of – and at no cost to taxpayers. Gov. Kaine is right-on in advocating for their use." |
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