More than 250 Chambers Urge Congress to Fund Transportation

March 3, 2015

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce joined more than 250 local, regional and state chambers of commerce urging Congress to resolve the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund, and to pass a long term federal transportation authorization bill.

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce joined more than 250 local, regional and state chambers of commerce urging Congress to resolve the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund, and to pass a long term federal transportation authorization bill.

Chambers of commerce know infrastructure investment is an important economic issue. Without a sustainable source of funding, the federal Highway Trust Fund will be in a deep deficit that will require major cuts, or potential halts, in highway and transit projects which would jeopardize much needed economic and job growth in our cities and regions

“We know a reliable and resilient transportation network is vital to the economy,” says Kit Cramer, President & CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. “We need a sustainable source of funding to grow jobs and keep the country moving.”

Read the Chambers for U.S. Infrastructure Investment letter to Congress

About the Asheville Chamber:

The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with over 1,800 member businesses and organizations. The Chamber and its members collaborate with community organizations and coalitions to support the community and each other with the mission of building community through business. The Chamber is home to the Asheville Visitor Center which welcomes over 200,000 visitors per year.

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