Local lawmakers and civic leaders said the $5 billion Massachusetts will receive from a new 5-year federal transportation bill provides the money and the funding stability necessary to complete vital transportation projects.
But those interviewed also noted that the bill was no panacea for crumbling transportation infrastructure and new transportation needs. Moreover, several were disappointed the bill does not resolve how to sustainably pay for infrastructure.
“I am pleased that this bill contains the predictable funding and the firm commitment needed from the federal government for states to move forward with critical infrastructure projects and strengthen our highway and transit programs,” U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, said in a statement last week. “But we must also recognize that this is only a first step … Only with strong and continued investment can we fully address the challenge of our crumbling infrastructure.” For the full article click here
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