Transportation

The United States has the largest, most advanced transportation system in the world. It efficiently serves almost 300 million people and six million businesses scattered around the country. It empowers America's political, informational, military, and diplomatic influence in the global community. The transportation system plays a critical role in national and international affairs. It empowers America's political, informational, and social influence in the global community. America's transportation system is also a critical element of national power. It enables the swift mobilization of the military and supports the sustainment of the armed forces during long-term conflict. National leaders must address the security, infrastructure, labor, and capacity issues facing the transportation system. Most importantly, federal, state and local governments must collaborate with industry to provide the significant capital investment needed to maintain and expand the infrastructure necessary to support the robust system demanded by the American people. The original document contains color images.