Are Efforts to Reduce Emissions through Road Projects Working, Cost Effective?
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Are Efforts to Reduce Emissions through Road Projects Working, Cost Effective?
Cars, trucks and other vehicles are a major source of emissions that have had serious consequences on air quality and people's health. One study estimates that these emissions will contribute to as many as 18,000 premature deaths in the U.S. this year. Since the 1990s, the Department of Transportation has been working with states to cut emissions by supporting projects that would reduce traffic congestion. We'll learn more about these efforts from GAO's Biza Repko.