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County leaders tell subcommittee rural roads need flexibility, fewer permitting delays and targeted grants
Summary
A National Association of Counties witness told the House subcommittee counties own a large share of the nation’s roads and bridges and urged streamlining federal permitting, more flexible grant rules and better access to funding for rural priorities.
Commissioner Jim Wilcox, speaking for the National Association of Counties, told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit that counties are major owners of the nation’s transportation network and face unique operational constraints in rural areas.
"Counties themselves are very diverse and have a wide range of responsibilities," Wilcox said,…
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