National League of Cities supports TEA-21. A transportation equity campaign is being undertaken by National League of Cities. Want gas tax returned to locals for local transportation needs. TEA-21 gives no guarantee of funds to local government. If equity matters on federal level, it should matter on local level as well.
Urban areas provide the economic backbone of the country.
They drive our economy. To those close to the issues should be able to implement the legislation. Local land usedecisions go hand in hand with transportation decisions. Small local govt. should also be allowed to make decisions. MPOs don't always represent local cities fairly likewise with smaller cities.