A recent report emphasizes the need for state departments of transportation (DOTs) to evolve from traditional highway construction to managing complex multimodal networks for safety, equity, and sustainability. Despite the changing landscape, many agencies have not adapted their processes, focusing on superficial commitments rather than substantive reforms. As the new presidential administration threatens to withdraw critical federal grants, it becomes increasingly important for state DOTs to leverage their expertise to fulfill transportation needs for all modes, reflecting a modern vision that incorporates diverse community access and environmental considerations.
"We're adding a little bit of capacity here and there, but there's not much more we can really do to grow the highway system to meet the demands of an ever-growing country."
"Many state transportation offices have updated their mission statements with lofty rhetoric about 'sustainability' and 'equity' without really changing the underlying processes that control what actually gets built, and what doesn't."
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