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 Chris Koos | Normal
Vice Chair for Passenger Rail

Mayor Kirk Watson | Austin
Vice Chair for Intermodal Transportation

Mayor Vi Lyles | Charlotte
Vice Chair for Aviation

Mayor Dana Ralph | Kent
Vice Chair for Transportation and the New Economy
Latest News and USCM Actions
Mayors Welcome Agreement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
Washington, DC – Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate reached agreement on legislation to invest in America’s infrastructure. This
369 Mayors from All 50 States Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, Stress Implementation Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Today, 369 mayors – including Republicans, Democrats and Independents from all 50 states and the District of Columbia
New U.S. Conference of Mayors President Nan Whaley to Host Event in Columbus
Dayton Mayor Whaley Will Join Fellow Mayors and Discuss Policy Agenda for the Next Year, Including Push for Bipartisan Federal
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley on the bipartisan infrastructure
Nation’s Mayors, Cities and Counties Send Joint Letter to House and Senate Leaders Opposing Clawback Proposals to Repurpose ARP Funds
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities and National Association of Counties sent a joint letter to