Governors Advocate for Bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill

Washington, DC - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Co-Chairs of NGA's Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force, sent a letter to Congressional leaders today detailing state and territory transportation priorities and urging passage of a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that upholds a strong state-federal-territorial partnership. The Governors write in part:

"Governors have consistently worked closely with Congress on surface transportation and have been at the forefront of implementing these investments. We have seen the value of federal transportation funding in our communities and understand how additional Congressional action could address continued challenges with project delivery.

"States and territories are also responsible for setting transportation performance management standards for safety, bridge condition, pavement condition, and travel time. We rely on federal support and creative policymaking at all levels to achieve these critical standards of safety and reliability that save lives, support local economies, and protect our national security.

"We applaud Congress's dedication to reauthorizing America's surface transportation programs ahead of their expiration next year and look forward to sharing our perspectives throughout the process."

Read the full letter here.