Building a new highway has implications beyond the immediate highway corridor. For example, concern that a new highway may displace wetlands must be balanced against the reduction in air pollution that will result from decreased traffic congestion. Do more with less . Clearly, money alone will not solve our infrastructure problems. Solutions to urban problems such as traffic congestion and contaminated water require new technologies and approaches.
Research can help identify more efficient designs and longer lasting, maintenance-free materials.
Preserve the environment . To use the nation's resources most effectively, we must balance environmental and economic goals. Land use and transportation patterns designed to foster economic growth and personal mobility can be developed in harmony with environmental benefits. Look at the big picture . Remember that beyond the immediate, individual benefits you gain from infrastructure improvements, there are broader community benefits.