For decades, transportation policies focused on the efficient movement of vehicles and goods without always considering the underlying economic, environmental, and social impacts. Just as important is the accessibility the system provides for people; whether it’s getting to a job, or school, shopping, entertainment, or recreation. At the same time, transportation remains the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and while automobiles have become more efficient over time, these improvements are offset by an overall increase in driving, trucking, and air travel. Proposals for reducing emissions include electrification, increased investment in active and shared transportation, and improved land use.

1998 TEA21 Restoration Act

1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA21)

1995 National Highway System Designation Act

1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA)

1965 Highway Beautification Act

1964 Federal-Aid Highway Act

1964 Urban Mass Transportation Act

FY 1931 Supplemental Appropriations Act for Emergency Construction

1928 Federal-Aid Highways Amendments Act

House Passes FY16 Corps of Engineers Funding

House Debates, Amends FY16 Corps of Engineers Funding Bill
Speeding Up Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US

March 28, 2019 The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., accounting for 28.7% of total carbon dioxide emissions in 2017. According to a 2019 report from the Environmental Protection Agency, GHG emissions from transportation…
