WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today to review the Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2011 Budget.

Witness List:

The Honorable John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

Key Quotations from Today’s Hearing:

“Transportation is our country’s lifeblood. It facilitates every aspect of our economy, creates jobs and drives new growth here at home, while connecting even our smallest communities to a global marketplace. Yet unfortunately, our world-class transportation system is aging and has failed to keep pace with the needs of our national economy and growing population. And while everyone understands we have to put more money into our transportation system, we need to have national goals and clear objectives to guide and justify this vital increase in funding.”

Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV

“The Administration’s FY 2011 budget request for the U.S. Department of Transportation reflects the importance of strengthening our nation’s transportation system. We have travelled throughout the country and we know first-hand how important a safe and reliable transportation system is to all Americans. The President’s request totals $79 billion, a nearly $2 billion increase over FY 2010 levels. These resources will support the President’s top transportation priorities: improving transportation safety, investing for the future, and promoting livable communities.”

The Honorable John D. Porcari, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation

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