The Strong Towns Podcast - America’s Half-Funded Highway System

The Strong Towns Podcast - America’s Half-Funded Highway System

Author: Think & Act Locally July 27, 2026 Duration: 52:22

The Highway Trust Fund brings in roughly $45 billion a year and spends closer to $80 billion. Congress keeps the system running by borrowing the difference and moving that money into a program still treated as if road users fully fund it. Rebecca Higgins, vice president of policy at the Eno Center for Transportation, explains how the fund reached this point and why the gap keeps growing. She and Chuck examine the choices lawmakers have avoided for decades, including higher taxes, lower spending, new fees, or a smaller federal role, and what happens when highway funding begins competing with other underfunded national priorities.

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The Think and Act Locally podcast explores the quiet, powerful intersections where faith meets daily life and community action. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a series of grounded conversations on how spiritual principles can directly fuel practical work in your own neighborhood. Each episode delves into the real-world application of ideas, examining how education and entrepreneurial spirit, rooted in a sense of purpose, become tools for meaningful local engagement. You'll hear from people who are quietly building, supporting, and connecting within their communities, discussing both the successes and the challenges of creating tangible, positive change. The aim is to offer thoughtful reflection and actionable insight, reminding us that the most significant shifts often begin right where we are. Tune in for a podcast dedicated to the belief that thoughtful local action is a profound expression of both spirituality and citizenship.
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