Why is transportation a problem?

How is transportation an issue? Unfortunately, federal infrastructure policy and programs have not modernized to meet the five major challenges facing the U.S. transportation system: major injuries and fatalities, climate change, congestion, unequal economic opportunity, and crumbling facilities.



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Transportation affects the quality of people's lives in many ways: Transportation is an essential activity that provides access services and activities, such as education, employment, shopping, and social events.

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Transportation also leads to noise pollution, water pollution, and affects ecosystems through multiple direct and indirect interactions. With the continuous growth in transportation, increasingly shifting to high-speed transportation modes, these externalities are expected to grow.

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Inadequate public transportation can also increase social isolation, particularly for older populations and people with disabilities or others who do not drive. This can increase the risk for early mortality, depression, and dementia.

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Passenger vehicles are by far the most dangerous motorized transportation option compared.

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Future transportation promises greater safety, more information resources and much faster connectivity to prevent injuries and traffic crashes. Drones, driver-less cars, and artificial intelligence will seamlessly coordinate and transport goods and people for very little cost.

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Transport is fundamental to supporting economic growth, creating jobs and connecting people to essential services such as healthcare or education.

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Many do not realize that transportation is a socioeconomic issue just as much as it is about pollution or traffic congestion.

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Public transit is a vital force for the American economy. The American Public Transportation Association estimates that 87% of trips directly benefit the local economy, with $1 invested in public transit believed to generate $5 in economic returns.

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