U.S. News Delves Into the State of Transportation in America

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Transportation infrastructure in the U.S. is underfunded and in desperate need of an upgrade, costing drivers and states thousands of dollars annually in tolls and upkeep, according to U.S. News & World Report. Released today, The State of Transportation in the U.S. takes a close look at the infrastructure challenges local governments, consumers and commuters face nationwide.

The special report, which also covers advanced technologies that could reshape the country's transportation systems, examines transportation issues from Georgia to California and includes stories on:

• How States Are Rethinking Roads: A spotlight on the expenses of road upkeep, both in terms of maintenance ? such as in New Jersey, where costs reach $52,000 annually ? and improvement ? like in Los Angeles, where some roads are being painted white to better resist absorbing heat.
• The Most Expensive Roads in the U.S.: The priciest toll roads across the country and how an innovative program in Virginia is easing the burden for low-income residents.
• A photo gallery that chronicles daily life on the three largest rail transit systems in the U.S. 
• Say Goodbye to Your Car: Looking a decade into the future, industry experts say self-driving cars and ride-sharing programs will revolutionize the way people get around. By 2030, experts estimate that the number of passenger cars in the U.S. will decrease by 80 percent.
• Meet Georgia's Solar Road: In southwestern Georgia, the Ray aims to be the world's first sustainable highway.
• Airports Are Taking Off: No longer just a stop on the way to a destination, regional airports are becoming hubs of business and entertainment, with some locations sporting attractions such as mini-golf or a wildlife refuge.

The State of Transportation in the U.S. is part of the growing U.S. News Best States portal, a platform combining rankings, data analysis, photo essays, historical information and daily reporting on state issues. This portal is part of the expanding civic journalism initiative at U.S. News which measures government progress locally and globally. Civic includes the Best Countries platform and the Healthiest Communities project.

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