SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ELAINE CHAO: “DEMS AND GOP SHOULD JOIN WITH TRUMP TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS”

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION ELAINE CHAO: “DEMS AND GOP SHOULD JOIN WITH TRUMP TO FUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS” “Repairing existing infrastructure and building new projects will reduce traffic congestion, improve road conditions, and boost commerce throughout the nation.”   Dems and GOP should join with Trump to fund infrastructure improvements  By Secretary Elaine Chao Fox News February 7, 2019   … Today, aging and insufficient infrastructure threatens to impede America’s economic growth and impact quality of life in many areas. To address this and build a better future for all Americans, President Trump’s State of the Union message called upon Congress to address the urgent need to repair and modernize our country’s infrastructure. … Every day, tens of millions of Americans drive across bridges in need of repair. Too many roads that Americans depend upon are overcrowded or in poor condition. Many seaports and inland waterways essential for commerce are outdated or need improvements. Rural communities – too many of which are still without broadband service – also suffer from outdated infrastructure. To keep pace with the needs of a growing economy, the Trump administration is committed to improvements that address all facets of infrastructure. So the president is calling upon Congress to pass legislation that delivers new and important infrastructure investment to clear up the backlog of needed repairs and modernize America’s aging infrastructure. But it’s not just about funding. Government red tape delays, and sometimes denies, needed infrastructure improvements. … President Trump also believes our country must invest in cutting-edge technologies that promise to shape our world for years to come, such as a secure 5G network, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and rural broadband. This president is a builder, He understands that building up our infrastructure is key to economic growth and improving the quality of life of all Americans. … Read the full op-ed here.