Issues

The Highway Users will be tackling major issues facing the highway community in 2011.  At the top of the priority list is passage of a new federal highway authorization bill.  We will also focus on road safety, energy policy and tolling.

Highway Trust Fund Congress set up the Highway Trust Fund in 1956 to create a sense of "trust" between America's drivers and the federal government. It's critical that Congress and the Obama Administration "Put the Trust Back" into a strong and well-funded Highway Trust Fund. Learn More		The Highway Bill The new bill, which would set policy and funding levels for the first half of the decade, is nearly two years late. The highway bill is critical to get America's economy moving and improve our families' quality of life. Learn More
Safety The Highway Users supports aggressive implementation of safety improvements that could cut fatalities and injuries in half over twenty years. Ultimately, we envision a future within our lifetimes where there are zero roadway deaths. Learn More		Environment We can have better roads, better bridges, freedom of mobility, and vehicle choice while stewarding the environment and reducing bureaucracy. Learn More
Energy Policy The Highway Users supports a strong, stable national energy plan that keeps mobility affordable for people of all incomes and increases our energy security and independence. Our challenge is to make the public-interest case for affordable, reliable energy. Learn More		Tolling & PPP's The Highway Users evaluates PPPs on a case-by-case basis, always putting the motoring public's interest first. We support keeping our existing Interstate lanes toll-free. Learn More