Transportation – Invest in Our Future: Future Needs of the U.S. Surface Transportation System
Source: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
From press release:

Among the report’s findings:

• Although the U.S. population grew by 130 million people between 1955 – when the Interstate Highway system was being debated – and 2005, the national population is expected to rise by an even greater number – by 140 million – over the next 50 years.
• Vehicles on U.S. highways have gone up from 65 million cars and trucks in 1955 to 246 million today – and that number could rise to nearly 400 million by the year 2055.
• To fund what is needed, all levels of government will have to continue to do their part.

Read in sections or download as full report (PDF; 1.94 MB)

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