Under Mayor Archer's leadership, the city of Detroit has undergone a stunning transformation. Home ownership is up, jobs are up and taxes are down. The city that provided the foundation for the age of the automobile during the 20 th century is on the move for the 21 st century. Detroit and the rest of the nation have benefitted from the seven years of unprecedented economic growth under the leadership of President Clinton and Vice President Gore. This growth has been fueled by record levels of infrastructure investment that, even before the passage last year of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, known as TEA-21, far exceeded those of the previous Administration.
Transportation means people.
It gives support for community development and for business opportunity. It provides a way for people to reach jobs, education, healthcare, and commercial centers. Transportation is truly the tie that binds. Transportation is a key part of the Clinton-Gore livability agenda because it is so important to every other part of our lives. The Clinton-Gore Livability Initiative begins with the premise that continued growth is key to our economic competitiveness and that strong communities are essential to our quality of life.