The federal government’s investment in our nation’s transportation network provides immense value to the American public. Accordingly, we urge you to preserve the FY 2026 funding levels enacted for all federal transportation programs, including those funded through the Highway Trust Fund and advance appropriations, as part of any short-term government funding measure or surface transportation program extension. Any decision by Congress to reduce funding to federal transportation programs as part of a shortterm continuing resolution or extension of the surface transportation programs will inject uncertainty into state and local investment decisions and potentially lead to delays in completing or commencing work on critical infrastructure projects that benefit the safety of our nation’s travelers, support our nation’s economy, and help create and maintain important jobs. These decisions are better made during the full-year annual appropriations or surface transportation reauthorization debates.