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America Must Modernize Its Infrastructure to Free the Flow of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber is committed to building a competitive economy that will benefit all Americans, but our nation simply cannot reignite and sustain economic growth with an infrastructure that is breaking down.

Energy: Electricity demand has increased by 25% since 1990, while construction of transmission facilities has decreased by 30% (U.S. Department of Energy).
Transportation: 1/3 of major roads are in poor or mediocre condition (American Society for Civil Engineers), and 1/4 of bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete (Federal Highway Administration).
Telecommunications: Information traveling on our nation's information superhighway is expected to increase 50-fold by 2015, requiring broadband service providers to invest more than $100 billion in network infrastructure over the next five years (Progress & Freedom Foundation).
 

Let's Rebuild America

The U.S. Chamber will put money, people, research, programs, and strong political action around a sustained, long-term campaign to rebuild the economic platform of our nation. We will employ every resource at our disposal-our policy expertise, our lobbying clout, our grassroots capabilities, and our communications channels. 

Four key goals | Transportation Issues  |  Transportation Infrastructure & Logistics Committee


Americans for Transportation Mobility

The Americans for Transportation Mobility - a national coalition - works to ensure our nation's transportation infrastructure is improved to meet current demands and future needs. Launched on June 26, 2001, ATM represents over 400 major transportation users and providers who are working together for a safer and more efficient transportation infrastructure system.

 

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