Infrastructure makes up the smallest overall percentage of funds received from the General Fund, but it is here that OCTA can make a major difference.

Often times, projects on roads and bridges are put on hold due to a lack of funding. Public transportation seems to constantly cut back on services and routes, while at the same time increasing the cost to access it. In addition, this legislation will secure Oregon's position at the forefront of innovative travel and lifestyle by investing in our highways and commuter trains. OCTA will provide the funding needed for programs and services like these to be successful.

Most importantly, infrastructure means jobs. Building roads, updating bridges and investing in transportation will create local jobs. The promotion of Industrial Hemp could likely make the plant Oregon's cash crop. There are endless possibilities for sustainable jobs and industry with within agriculture, manufacturing and retail.

OCTA is the reasonable legislation Oregon needs to power boost funding that will ensure Oregon continues in the vein of ethical development and sustainable industry. Investing in infrastructure is investing in our own communities.

It's time we had sensible laws that reflect the commonsense Oregonians consistently follow.

2011-2013 Governor's Balanced Budget

Source: http://oregon.gov