Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testified on his department’s priorities before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In his opening remarks, Secretary Buttigieg said “the infrastructure status quo is a threat” and emphasized the need to make a “generational investment” in transportation infrastructure. He also talked about the importance of creating resilient infrastructure and confronting inequities. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers questioned the secretary about transportation technologies, low-emission transit systems, aviation safety issues, high-speed rail funding, the Highway Trust Fund and the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
Tags: CSPAN, Highway Trust Fund, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary
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