State DOTs Look to Work with Secretary Buttigieg to Improve Americans’ Quality of Life

AASHTO recently released a list of 2021 policy priorities to guide its efforts in support of transportation infrastructure strategies and investments

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials congratulates Pete Buttigieg for his confirmation today as the nation’s 19th U.S. Transportation Secretary.

“Congratulations to Secretary Buttigieg on his confirmation. The nation faces a number of tremendous challenges and we know transportation will play a key role in building America back,” said Jim Tymon, AASHTO executive director. “AASHTO believes the work being done in transportation should endeavor to improve quality of life for all Americans. State DOTs look forward to working with Secretary Buttigieg to make that happen by improving safety; building a more resilient transportation system; and, supporting modally diverse options for people and their communities.”

AASHTO recently released a list of 2021 policy priorities to guide its efforts in support of transportation infrastructure strategies and investments. Top priorities include securing additional COVID-19 relief aid as part of a larger infrastructure investment package that would help spur economic recovery for the nation, and support for the timely reauthorization of a long-term surface transportation-funding bill to prevent unnecessary program disruptions and delays in safety and mobility benefits to states and communities. 

“As the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, state DOTs will serve as a resource for Secretary Buttigieg and the U.S. Department of Transportation to help address the nation’s transportation challenges,” said Tymon.  “Like Secretary Buttigieg, state DOTs support equity in transportation investments and decision-making. And, they share a desire to address our nation’s climate crisis and make transportation systems more resilient “

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