America needs a “roads review”
Wales took a hard look at its highway program and made an abrupt U-turn. The U.S. should follow.
Highways & infrastructure
What if we could build a future where cars, highways and outdated infrastructure don’t dominate our lives?
Which highway and infrastructure projects our government spends money on can shape our communities and have a direct impact on the quality of our lives. But far too often we are cut out of those decisions, or lack the information we need to make sure bad projects are stopped, and the right investments get made. Together we can make sure our leaders are making the right choices, and building a better future for all of us.
The Latest on Highways & infrastructure
New report spotlights wasteful highway boondoggles across the country
I-25 Central through Denver offers the perfect chance to expand options and put Colorado on a better transportation path
Updates
Maximize transit options before adding new lanes to Pena Boulevard
Sun Valley community members highlight the impact of removing I-25 widening from state’s transportation plan
New report spotlights wasteful highway boondoggles across the country
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Montgomery County M-83 Midcounty Highway Extended, Maryland
New Jersey Turnpike & Garden State Parkway widening projects
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Freeways aren’t free
How we pay for transportation, why it’s not working, and how to fix it.
New report: Money for nothing? How to make better use of our transportation dollars
Gas taxes are supposed to pay for the construction and maintenance of roads, but too often, they don’t, according to a new report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The report, Shifting Gears, suggests that to build a cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation system, it is time to shift gears.
Progress Report: President Biden’s First 100 Days
Our new progress report finds that despite the need to rebuild many federal agencies and tackle the COVID-19 crisis, the Biden administration has already taken numerous steps to restore environmental protections.
New report proposes roadmap for how to transform America’s transportation infrastructure
America’s current transportation system has been designed, built and centered around the automobile, and it is a public health disaster. U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group’s latest report, Transform Transportation, identifies the numerous harmful health impacts caused by America’s car-centric transportation system and provides a three-step roadmap toward a healthier, more sustainable approach to transportation infrastructure.