THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT: WILL IT BE ENOUGH?

The reauthorized, $151 billion Surface Transportation Act is disscussed, which radically alters the structure of the nation's transportation system. The act which gives local governments unprecedented power in deciding how to use the money, authorizes $119 billion for highways, local roads and bridges, and $32 billion for mass transit. It is questioned, however, if the bill will adequately address the nations declining infrastructure problems. More than 40% of the nation's bridges are structurally deficient while more than 60% of the highways will need resurfacing by 2000. These and other needs are noted. It is estimated that $34 billion is needed to repair the most dire infrastructure problems, and that mass transit projects will require $90 billion between 1992 and 1997. The bill gives metropolitan planning organizations in some areas the authority on how to use $12 billion.

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• Authors:
  • Dimeo, J
• Publication Date: 1992-1

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 26-32
• Serial:
  • American City & County
  • Volume: 107
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Penton Media
  • ISSN: 0149-337X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Highways; Infrastructure; Legislation; Metropolitan planning organizations; Public transit; Repairing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Repairs
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Finance; Highways; Law; Public Transportation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00618898
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 29 1992 12:00AM