ARTBA CEO Statement in Advance of State of the Union Address

(Washington, D.C.) – The following statement can be attributed to American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer:

“Infrastructure touches every American on a daily basis. Accordingly, it has always been rare, common ground in Washington. As the President      prepares to address the nation Tuesday, a bold call-to-action on transportation investment is both warranted and well-timed. The need is urgent: our infrastructure backlog grows every year, and every delay brings lost productivity and missed opportunities to create safer, faster commutes.

Investing in transportation is not just a need, but an obligation. In just seven months, the current highway and public transportation authorization expires. Any delay in enacting a new law brings uncertainty, which could raise project costs. Over the last four years, more than 116,000 projects proved the transformative effect transportation investment can bring to communities in every congressional district. We stand ready to work with leaders of both parties to keep moving America forward.”

Learn more about federal investment outcomes and what’s at stake.

About ARTBA 
Established in 1902, ARTBA brings together all facets of the transportation construction industry to responsibly advocate for infrastructure investment and policy that meet the nation’s need for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.