Facts about U.S. Infrastructure and Transportation

Infrastructure

Released Feb. 25, 2013

More than three-quarters of American workers still drive alone to work each day.

Released Feb. 10, 2013

The U.S. Postal Service is losing billions of dollars every year as mail volume declines in this digital era. Its future is uncertain.

Released Jan. 27, 2013

67,000 US bridges were “structurally deficient” in 2011. Billions in stimulus money barely made a dent.

Released Jan. 26, 2013

Americans are driving more miles and sitting in more traffic than ever before. It's taking a toll on roads.

Released Jan. 11, 2013

Big trucks make up 4.3 percent of all highway vehicles, but in the most congested corridors, every fourth vehicle is a truck.

Released Jan. 10, 2013

2.5 million miles of pipeline transport hazardous liquid and natural gas products across the United States.

Released Dec. 24, 2012

93.3 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. That’s near pre-recession levels.

Infrastructure