Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today commented on the need for transportation solutions at the state and federal level following a panel discussion at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today commented on the need for transportation solutions at the state and federal level following a panel discussion at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
“Let's be clear that transportation funding is a responsibility of both federal and state governments, not just our state legislature. At the federal level we cannot keep kicking the can down the road either. This recent short-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund through July 31st should be the last. We need to figure out where there is common ground, develop clean plans that fund infrastructure in this country and in Michigan, pass them and implement them.
“Voters elect us to solve problems. As I have said multiple times, we don't have Republican and Democratic potholes – we have crumbling infrastructure that needs to be fixed. Period. So let's work together to fix it, recognizing that not everyone may be happy at first but that there is a clear proposal dedicated to fixing our roads and bridges and keeping our country competitive. It is my hope that both the U.S. Congress and the state legislature will spend the next few weeks working to pass legislation that addresses these issues. I believe that Republicans and Democrats need to work together to accomplish this. I will work with anyone and everyone to find answers, seek solutions, pass a bill and meet with communities to talk about why this matters.”
