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
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