In fact, in many places highways are the only mode of transportation available. That's why I'm co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation with Sen. Max Baucus, of Montana, to achieve a fair and appropriate distribution of funds among the 50 states. Many communities in Iowa have invested time and energy to plan capital improvements. Certainly, bridges, overpasses and highway expansions can make a difference to stimulate the local economy. Special demonstration project funds usually are very limited, but I'll be fighting to secure any available funding for Iowa.
Highways connect our small towns and urban centers.
A good system benefits Iowa farmers, manufacturers, students, workers, and employers. From tourism to value-added agriculture, local economic revitalization efforts will greatly depend on a fair highway funding formula. Certainly, it's going to affect how the rubber meets the road in the 21st century.