Tulsa World
by: JOHN SMALIGO & RAY VAUGHN
Thursday, December 01, 2011
12/1/2011 4:38:17 AM
A recent study by Transportation for America found that the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro areas have the highest percentage of bad bridges in their respective population categories. We find this ranking unacceptable.
Roads, bridges and highways are the backbone of our state's infrastructure. With a relatively small population compared to states with more densely populated metro areas, Oklahomans in our two largest metro areas routinely rely on our transportation systems for commuting, commerce and quality of life. They expect and deserve the safest roads possible.
That's why we support Gov. Mary Fallin's newest transportation plan that should improve transportation infrastructure not only in our metro areas, but across our state.
The governor's plan calls for some common-sense approaches to improve our roads and bridges, as well as unique ideas to help less-populated communities throughout the state... FULL ARTICLE
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Thu, December 1, 2011
by John Cox