American Transportation and Infrastructure - Just the Facts

Who needs transportation? Who should pay for transportation? What is the true cost of transportation? How does transportation impact our a) cost of living, b) local, state and national economy, c)national security, d)law enforcement, e)emergency services and evacuations and f)overall quality of life? What is the role of government in public infrastructure? Should America's public assets (highway infrastructure) be sold off to foreign corporations? What is a "Public Private Partnership" (PPP)? Are PPPs the politically correct way to sell-off America while the voters are not looking? Answer = YES. What is the cost/benefit of "Mass Transit"? Who should pay for "Mass Transit"? ***Are Americans ready for a transportation "TEA" party?*** How much do we really pay in transportation taxes? Is a highway Toll a "Tax" or a "User Fee"? Should "Toll Taxes" be used to fund "Mass Transit"? Where do our elected public servants stand on transportation? Congressman John Mica will be the new chair for the House U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Congressman Mica continues to promote rail transit and is on record supporting spending billions of tax dollars on rail projects regardless of the financial crisis our country is currently facing.Contact Congressman John Mica 407-657-8080 Governor-elect Rick Scott is on record as an opponent of rail transit. American Statesman has extended an invitation to Governor-elect Rick Scott to participate in this discussion. Contact Governor-elect Rick Scott at rscott@scotttransition.com