Facts & Quotes
- Every dollar invested in water infrastructure adds almost $9 to the economy. U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2008
- The port of Shanghai has as much container capacity as all US ports combined. Brookings Institute, 2008
- 43 million tons move through our transportation infrastructure daily. U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2008
- America has 26,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways. National Governors Association, 2009
- Over 90% of Americans believe that investing in infrastructure should be a priority. Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research, 2009
- The United States spends less than China and Europe on infrastructure. Progressive Policy Institute, 2009
- Press Release Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell Calls for Port, Waterway Strategy in Speech to American Association of Port Authorities Read More
- Press Release BAF Educational Fund Releases Infrastructure Report: Falling Apart and Falling Behind Read More
- Published Report An Economic Analysis of Infrastructure Investment Read More
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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, January 16, 2013 Get The Facts
“Investing money in our roads and bridges today saves money in the long run. It also builds the foundation for our 21st century economy.”
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Florida
William "Bill" Brooks
Mayor, Belle Isle
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