Transportation agencies have been near the front of the pack in getting American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds out the door. In highways, state depts. of transportation have $16.8 billion in ARRA projects under construction, says David Bauer, American Road & Transportation Builders Association senior vice president. That represents 63 % of ARRAs $26.7 billion in formula highway aid. "If it's under construction, it's supporting employment," he says.
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