Mayor Diaz Expresses Strong Support for Innovative Solutions to the Nation's Infrastructure Challenges at U.S. Conference of Mayors Action Forum

Today, America Moving Forward, a non-profit coalition dedicated to advancing innovative solutions to the infrastructure crisis that is currently plaguing America's roads, bridges and highways, released the following statement commending Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors for showing leadership on public-private partnerships as a practical, cost-effective option to help solve the nation's transportation problems.  Mayor Diaz threw his support behind public-private partnerships at a U.S. Conference of Mayors' forum where mayors from across the country called for renewed investment in infrastructure. 

"We commend Mayor Diaz for speaking up on this critical issue and acknowledging the many benefits of public- private partnerships.  As President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Mayor Diaz understands that cities around the nation are hurting?roads are cracked and potholed and city residents waste billions of hours every year gridlocked on congested highways.  He knows first-hand that the time is now to consider public-private partnerships as a valuable tool for our ailing transportation system."

America Moving Forward is committed to seeking safe, practical solutions to our nation's infrastructure crisis. The national coalition envisions a program of innovative Federal and state-level partnerships between government, communities and the private sector that eases the burden on taxpayers and frees up money for other priorities.  These partnerships will not only restore the reliability of American infrastructure, they will improve the quality of life for millions of Americans. To learn more, go to www.americamovingforward.org. 

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