The Strong Towns Podcast Has the Highway Trust Fund Outlived Its Usefulness? A Conversation With Beth Osborne.
Sep 30, 2024
Beth Osborne, director of Transportation for America and former U.S. Department of Transportation official, dives deep into the struggles of the Highway Trust Fund. She outlines its troubled history and its effect on current transportation policies. The conversation highlights the urgent need for reevaluation of funding, addressing misconceptions about the gas tax, and the challenges of reauthorization. Osborne emphasizes the importance of shifting focus from highway expansion to maintaining existing infrastructure, advocating for innovative and sustainable solutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Highway Trust Fund: Lessons and Frustrations
02:15 • 6min
The Ongoing Debate of the Interstate Highway System's Relevance
07:50 • 2min
Funding Challenges for U.S. Infrastructure
10:15 • 17min
Challenges of the Highway Trust Fund Reauthorization
27:02 • 21min
Navigating Instability in Infrastructure Funding
47:50 • 3min
Building Partnerships for Stronger Communities
50:55 • 2min