Rebuilding Alabama's roads and bridges isn't just focused on bigger cities. In fact, 60% of traffic fatalities in Alabama happen in rural areas. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
How important are Alabama's roads when it comes to the economy? In a 2017 survey, corporate executives ranked highway accessibility as their most important factor when selecting a new site. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
Want to improve Alabama's economy? It starts with our roads. Improved infrastructure will support thousands of jobs and attract more outside business investments. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
“We have routes now that my trucks cannot take,” said Savoy, which has about 80 trucks based in Alabama. “Those routes are shorter and cheaper for me to take, but the bridge conditions cannot support the weight of an 18-wheeler.” #alpolitics#fixALRoads https://t.co/GocZ3vp2DQ
How bad are Alabama's roads these days? Our state received a D+ grade from the @ASCE_Tweets. That report card simply isn't going to cut it. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
When you're on the road, nothing is more important than arriving safely at your destination. And that means eliminating as many hazards as possible along the way, starting with our roads. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
Check out this interview with our President & CEO, Katie Britt regarding the #RebuildAL plan —> Is the road to the future being paved in the Alabama House of Representatives this morning? #alpolitics#fixALroads @BusinessAlabama https://t.co/Yv4ioZ1mvm
Every day in Alabama, more than 15 million vehicles pass over bridges that are structurally unsound or obsolete. We're responsible for making those roads stronger and safer. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
Thank you, Rep. Lynn Greer, in your role as Chairman of the Transportation & Energy Committee to help get the Rebuild Alabama bills to the House floor! #alpolitics#rebuildAL#fixALroads
Big leadership from @andy_whitt1 in his comments here. Freshman leadership is encouraging on such a critical issue. Thank you! #alpolitics#fixALroads#RebuildAL https://t.co/WuP95mJYli
Alabama hasn't updated funding for bridge and road repairs since 1992. That was six governors ago. We can't kick the can down the road any longer. https://t.co/PfoU8ZX5rA #RebuildAL#ALpolitics
Changes are coming in the gas/tax infrastructure bill being re-filed today in the special session. Rep. Bill Pool would not confirm the specifics, but fees for electric & hybrid vehicles are being reduced/clarified.
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