Animated Video Shows Why Congress Must Streamline Infrastructure Approvals

Common Good has released a three-minute animated video explaining why Congress needs to streamline the approval process for infrastructure projects. America has an infrastructure backlog totaling more than $4 trillion, in part because the current permitting process is so ludicrous. It can take more than a decade for major projects.

The video — “Congressional Roadblock” — was created for Common Good by Alex Marino, a former writer for “The Daily Show.” It incorporates his humor, graphic design, and perspective in explaining the issue, highlighting the need to overcome unnecessary delays and to advance a proposed three-page piece of legislation that would solve much of the problem.

The cost of unnecessary delays is explored in detail in a report by Common Good Chair Philip K. Howard titled “Two Years, Not Ten Years.” It found that red tape delays for infrastructure more than double the cost of large projects and dramatically harm the environment by prolonging pollution.

“This captivating video explains succinctly and clearly why it’s essential that America speed up our infrastructure approval process,” said Howard. “It’s up to Congress to solve the problem. Our nation’s economic competitiveness is at stake.”

Read Howards full report at http://www.masstransitmag.com/12339491