HHUA's 2005-6 ACTION PLAN

Driver Advocacy - attacks on motorists present a real danger to safety, mobility, quality of life and the economy.

Public Safety - poor roads contribute to at least 30% of traffic fatalities and delay emergency response times.

Congestion Relief - the number of drivers increased 26%, vehicle miles traveled increased 82%, new roads increased 2.3%, and new lane miles increased 4.2%.

Member Services - Access, Information, Results

Implementation of TEA21 Reauthorization:
Budgetary Firewall - invest highway taxes in roads, bridges
Congestion Relief
Highway Safety
Federal vs. State Jurisdiction
NEPA – lessen red tape and delays

To Relieve Traffic Congestion:
Uncork Traffic Bottlenecks
Provide new road capacity
Add Highway Occupancy Toll Lanes
Make safety and operational improvements
Improve TheBus system efficiency and cost-savings

To Improve Highway Safety:
Rumble Strips
Intersection Improvements
Clearer, More Reflective Roadway Information
Traffic Separation
Hazard Removal
Wider Lanes and Shoulders