June 2009
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has applauded the recent passing of the Sufrace Transportation Authorization Act and has issued the following statement.
“The transportation bill approved by a House subcommittee could not come at a better time. It recognizes what the AIA reported to Congress in its 2008 study, Moving Communities Forward, that well planned and designed transportation projects create more prosperous, sustainable and livable communities. This legislation will create thousands of jobs across the design and construction sector, help reduce the congestion that is choking our communities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Paul T. Mendelsohn, AIA VP, Government & Community Relations.
“Architects have long known that when you integrate good planning and design into transportation projects and community development, you strengthen both, creating great places that are greener and more vibrant. This bill would make these aspirations a reality. That’s why Congress needs to act now to pass a transportation reform bill; our communities and our economy can’t afford to be stuck in a legislative traffic jam for much longer. We look forward to working with Congress and the Administration to make sure that this bill seizes this opportunity to rebuild and renew our communities and transportation network.”
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