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Transportation and Infrastructure are key components of economic development efforts in North Carolina and the fifth district.  During my time in Congress I have worked to bring accountability to the Highway Trust Fund by introducing H.R. 687, the Highway Trust Fund Reform Act.  By repealing wasteful and outdated Davis-Bacon wage requirements that apply to federal highway and transportation construction projects, H.R. 687 would reduce Highway Trust Fund expenditures by 10-15 percent.  This legislation would create jobs, avoid a harmful fuel tax increase, and prevent another costly bailout by saving the Highway Trust Fund in a fiscally responsible manner.  To read more on my bill please visit the following links.

Highway Reform Bill Takes Aim at High Labor Costs Budget & Tax News (April 1, 2009)
H.R. 687 Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2009 The Alliance for Worker Freedom (February 16, 2009)

For information on energy and gas prices please visit our issue page dedicated to the topic.

Transportation Related Links:

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration For information on the latest air travel rules and restricts visit the FAA website.
North Carolina Department of Transportation The N.C. Department of Transportation maintains the second-largest highway system in the nation, with about 80,000 miles. Use this link to access NCDOT news, DMV information, details on current construction projects, and NC's road rules and evacuation maps.
North Carolina Public Transportation Association The North Carolina Public Transportation Association, Inc. (NCPTA), is a private, non-profit organization that promotes public transportation throughout the state.
North Carolina Airports Use this link for an interactive map to access each of North Carolina's airports provided by the North Carolina Airports Association.
North Carolina Scenic Byways The N.C. Department of Transportation has designated 54 scenic byways to give visitors and residents a chance to experience a bit of North Carolina history, geography and culture while raising awareness for the protection and preservation of these treasures.  Use this link to access videos, maps and more.
Fuel Economy A one-stop website provided by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for all of your fuel economy questions.
North Carolina Transportation Museum Explore exhibits of antique locomotives, rail cars, automobiles and more. Take a train ride around the N.C. Transportation Museum's historic 57-acre site, enjoy our many family-friendly special events, and learn about how transportation progress helped build North Carolina.

Transportation Related Legislation:

H.R. 687: Highway Trust Fund Reform Act of 2009 (introduced 1/26/2009) 


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