In California, several pieces of reform-minded legislation have just been enacted. When compared to what is happening at the federal level, the achievements of New Jersey and California loom large. This year's transportation funding bill shows that Congress is asleep on national transportation policy. While New Jersey is taking a hard look at state spending and reevaluating its priorities. With a broken federal system, more states must take the lead in redefining transportation policy.
New Jersey provides an excellent model for other states to follow.
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