Title: AddThis Utility Frame
Headings: U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Content: INVEST IN SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Reauthorization. The Administration’s focus to date has been has been on taking immediate steps to improve the economy through the Economic Recovery Act and specific policy proposals in several key areas including surface transportation reauthorization have yet to be fully formed. The Administration is committed to working with Congress to maintain the short-term solvency and long-term sustainability of the Highway Trust Fund. To highlight the imbalance between projected revenues and spending out of the trust fund, the Budget shows significantly reduced trust fund appropriation for certain programs to maintain positive cash balances in the trust fund. To maintain overall baseline levels for these programs, the Budget also assumes new discretionary General Fund appropriations. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
2010 Budget: $41,846 million
2009 Enacted: $41,616 million
FHWA coordinates highway transportation programs in cooperation with states and other partners to enhance the country’s safety, economic vitality, quality of life, and the environment. The Federal-Aid Highway Program provides financial assistance to construct and improve the National Highway System, roads, and bridges. The Federal Lands Highway Program provides access to and within national forests and parks, Indian reservations, and other public lands by preparing plans and contracts, supervising construction facilities, and conducting bridge inspections and surveys.