AAA Responds to Announcement by President-Elect Obama to Focus on Infrastructure

Federal commitment to investing in national infrastructure is long overdue

Washington, DC December 8, 2008: AAA welcomes the recent announcement by President-elect Obama pledging his commitment to "the single largest new investment in our national infrastructure since the creation of the federal highway system in the 1950s."

This federal investment is long overdue and will have the combined benefits of stimulating the economy in the short-term, while creating a firm foundation for the nation's long-term economic growth through the improved mobility of its citizens and movement of the goods and services on which they rely.

To ensure public support, it is critical taxpayer money is directed to the most important transportation needs and is invested wisely in programs and projects that will have a positive impact on local communities and the broader transportation network essential for our nation's economic vitality. A transparent process must be in place to ensure that this stimulus investment goes towards projects that produce measurable transportation improvements for motorists and other users of the transportation system.

AAA looks forward to working with the new administration and Congress on the details of the President-elect's proposal.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.