Infrastructure and Transportation

Rebuilding Infrastructure and Transportation Networks

New Jersey drives the regional economy through its network of highways, bridges, tunnels, and the largest port on the East Coast. With more than 130 million consumers located within a day’s drive from New Jersey and more than 38,000 miles of public roads in our state, it is vital that we make smart investments in our infrastructure.

Unfortunately, we are falling behind other countries when it comes to the quality of our infrastructure. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that one in nine of our nation’s bridges is structurally deficient. Sen. Booker understands we need to reverse these trends.

As a member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Sen. Booker is well-positioned to improve New Jersey’s ports, freight facilities, rail lines and highways.

Recognizing the importance of this network, Sen. Booker introduced the Freight Priorities Act, which would strengthen our nation’s support for all modes of freight transportation – creating jobs, reducing congestion and pollution.

As a former mayor, Sen. Booker learned through first-hand experience how important it is that the federal government partner with local communities to make substantial, long-term investments in our transportation infrastructure. That’s why he joined with Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi in a bipartisan effort to direct more federal funds to local and regional transportation authorities.

Sen. Booker knows that connecting every corner of our state to consumers and networks throughout the region is essential to growing New Jersey’s economy.