Transportation is at the bottom of Obama’s additional Issues list

I know that we shouldn’t expect to much for ITS and transport given that there are more pressing issues in the world for President Obama to tackle, but given that effective transport is the back bone to an economy then I expected it to higher up the to do list.

Transportation

As our society becomes more mobile and interconnected, the need for 21st-century transportation networks has never been greater. However, too many of our nation’s railways, highways, bridges, airports, and neighborhood streets are slowly decaying due to lack of investment and strategic long-term planning. President Obama and Vice President Biden believe that America’s long-term competitiveness depends on the stability of our critical infrastructure. They will make strengthening our transportation systems, including our roads and bridges, a top priority

via Additional Issues.