North Carolina faces many transportation challenges. A strong, properly funded transportation network in the nation is important to jobs, safety, security, environmental concerns and quality of life. Transportation funding continues to diminish. Federal, state and local governments must be proactive in evaluating transportation policy and adapting to the changing needs of our respective transportation systems.

Transportation is only one component of an overall infrastructure that must be reviewed. Other areas to address include water, sewer, schools and government facility development. As all of these infrastructure needs tap our community, local, state, and federal governments must work cooperatively to provide necessary services at reasonable tax rates.