Oklahoma is the Crossroads of America. Unfortunately we rank near the top nationally in deficient bridges and more 25% of our state highways need critical repairs. The Crossroads are crumbling.
A cornerstone of good state government is providing safe and adequate transportation. In Oklahoma, we have achieved solid progress over the last three years by increasing state funds for transportation by $625 million over the next 10 years. However, the state still has an additional $11 billion in backlogged repairs needed to rehabilitate our transportation system.
Without better roads and bridges, Oklahoma’s commerce and economic development will be stifled. There will be limited access in rural communities to emergency responders, an increased loss of life, a poor state image, and we will saddle future generations with an ever-growing tax burden to fund repairs that grow more costly the longer we delay.
To change this the T.R.U.S.T. Coalition has formed a statewide coalition that works to improve Oklahoma’s roads and bridges through legislative and grassroots advocacy, education and public relations campaigns. We are united toward one objective - to create a permanent paradigm shift in Oklahoma state government that holds transportation as the leading priority. Learn about our plan to restore Oklahoma with TRUST.