Transportation and Infrastructure
In 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), a once-in-a-generation, $1.2 trillion investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The law will help rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in communities that have too often been left behind. America’s mayors are at the forefront of this work to strengthen and rebuild the nation’s cities.
The Transportation Standing Committee, chaired by Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, leads the Conference’s advocacy work related to transportation policy and programs.
Transportation and Infrastructure Leadership
Mayor Jim Hovland | Edina
Standing Committee Chair
Mayor Andy Ginther | Columbus
Vice Chair for Smart Transportation
Mayor Ras J. Baraka | Newark
Vice Chair for Ports
Mayor Travis Stovall | Gresham
Vice Chair for Public Transit
Mayor Kris Koos | Normal
Vice Chair for Passenger Rail
Mayor Kirk Watson | Austin
Vice Chair for Intermodal Transportation
Latest News and USCM Actions
Statement by The U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C.— In response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO
U.S. Conference of Mayors Joins Public & Private Sector Organizations to Call on House to Provide Flexibility, Allow State, Local Governments to Use ARPA Funds to Invest in Infrastructure
More than 30 Organizations Urge House to Pass Bipartisan H.R. 5735 Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Nation’s Mayors Applaud Signing of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Conference of Mayors Leaders Attend Bill Signing Event at White House Washington, D.C. – Today, with mayors representing the
Nation’s Mayors Celebrate House Passage of Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation
Mayors Welcome Biden Framework to Build Back Better
Plan Includes Important Priorities of American Cities Washington, DC – Today President Joe Biden presented a revised framework to Congress