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jobs for our workforce and utilizes existing transportation infrastructure rather than creating a need for new roads. We have to find similar incentives to take advantage of existing road and public transportation networks.
Some believe that the only real solution to our transportation challenge is to spend more money on roads and other transportation options. Virginia's per gallon gas tax. the primary way we fund transportation projects, is 41st in the nation.
It has been static since 1987, even as construction and maintenance costs have dramatically increased. But, I cannot and will not support asking people to pay more when there is no guarantee their money will be used for well-planned and cost-effective transportation projects. It is a mistake to believe that this problem will go away if we simply throw more money at it.
If we act now to take advantage of the state’s strong professional transportation leadership, we can demonstrate the accountability, trust and planning efficiency that Virginians demand and position ourselves to tackle the critical transportation issues that will affect the state for the next generation.
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