economy
Driving growth by protecting America's infrastructure investments
Supply chains keep our economy moving. In fact, surface transportation, including trucking and rail, move 73% of all goods in the United States. Ensuring our roads, railroads, and bridges are in strong condition is key to making sure products make it to the last mile of their delivery. Despite the importance of surface transportation, America is short 60,000 truck drivers, and demand for goods only increases.
TL;DR
- Surface transportation, including trucking and rail, moves 73% of all goods in the U.S.
- There is a shortage of 60,000 truck drivers in America.
- Increasing truck weight limits from 80,000 to 91,000 pounds over six axles could improve efficiency and reduce road damage.
- A proposed act would prohibit federal funds from going to sanctuary cities that do not comply with federal law enforcement.
- Protesters and rioters have damaged transportation infrastructure in sanctuary cities like Los Angeles.
- Sanctuary cities use federal dollars for infrastructure repairs after allowing it to be damaged.