As calls for federal investments in infrastructure get louder, send President-Elect Obama a message to support a new direction for America developed by Transportation for America.

Major points include:

1. A 21st CENTURY NETWORK: Invest in a world-leading, sustainable transportation system.

2. NO MORE BLANK CHECKS: Establish national transportation objectives and hold agencies accountable. The federal government must ensure that funding for transportation is invested wisely by holding the U.S. Department of Transportation and its grantees accountable for progress toward primary objectives, including: reducing dependence on oil, lowering carbon emissions from transportation, improving the safety and health of our citizens, and ensuring economic access and prosperity across our society.

3. SAVE LIVES, PROMOTE HEALTH: Support safe walking and biking, reduced exposure to vehicle injuries and dirty air.

4. FIX WHAT’S BROKEN: Establish a special program to restore and maintain our existing highways, bridges and transit and maximize their efficiency. T

5. SHARE THE POWER – AND THE RESPONSIBILITY: Provide funding and decision- making authority to local regions.

6. SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Give priority to investments with multiple pay-offs.

7. SMART FINANCING: Broaden the capital and operating funding base.

An on-site form makes it easy to send a message to Obama.

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