�� FREE PREVIEW (First 5 Pages) ✔ First 5 pages free to download · No email required · Full document available after purchase A comprehensive report from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) detailing investment recommendations for highways and public transportation. This 2009 edition, ‘The Bottom Line Report,’ analyzes the financial needs for maintaining and improving the US transportation system. Key findings include recommended investment levels of $166 billion for highways and bridges (with a 1.4% travel growth rate) or $132 billion (with a 1.0% growth rate), and $46-$59 billion for public transportation depending on ridership growth. The report also highlights additional highway requirements exceeding $13 billion for environmental mitigation, operations, safety, and security. Data from 2006 and trends up to 2008 regarding vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and freight transportation are included. First five pages are available for free preview.