| Utah will receive $1.8 billion to fund multi-year highway and transit projects through 2009, including expanding I-15 capacity and funding regional commuter rail. This is the most federal funding ever committed to Utah in a transportation bill.
Over the past two decades, Utah has experienced tremendous growth in population, business development, and tourism. I am working hard to expand our state’s transportation infrastructure to accommodate this impressive growth and ensure Utahns are able to enjoy the highest possible standard of living.
Historically, Utah has been very successful at securing hundreds of millions of federal highway, transit, and airport infrastructure funds for transportation projects. But we face many challenges. Because rapid growth continues to put a strain on our highways, public transit systems, and airports, I will keep working with officials throughout the state to plan, organize, fund, and realize new transportation initiatives. |
