.@realDonaldTrump: We are here to celebrate a historic breakthrough that will transform the lives of workers and families across the nation. For decades, the single biggest obstacle to building a modern transportation system has been the mountains of bureaucratic red tape in DC. 
We just completed an unprecedented top-to-bottom overhaul of the infrastructure approval process. This is a truly historic breakthrough—which means better roads, bridges, tunnels and highways for every U.P.S. driver and every citizen across our land.
Today’s action is part of my Administration’s fierce commitment to slashing the web of needless bureaucracy that is holding back our citizens. The last administration increased the Federal Register by 16,000 pages... Under my administration, we have cut nearly 25,000 pages...
We are cutting the federal permitting timeline for major projects from up to 10 years or more, down to TWO YEARS or less. Under the last administration, a mere 7% of reviews for highways were processed within 2 years. Now, 2 years won’t be the exception, it will be the rule.
At the heart of our reforms is the One Federal Decision policy... With our reforms, there will be ONE quick and fair decision. We are going to give every project a clear answer: YES or NO.
At the same time, we will maintain America’s gold-standard environmental protections. The United States will continue to have among the very cleanest air and cleanest water on Earth—hands down.
One of the first projects accelerated by these reforms will be the planned expansion of I-75 here in Georgia. This expansion will add 77 new lane-miles for commercial vehicles like those driven by U.P.S., saving drivers countless hours per year.
We want the United States to COMPETE and WIN in the 21st century—and that means we will NOT allow our nation to be hamstrung by wasteful Washington regulations.
My goal, my mission, and my commitment to each of you is simple: America’s infrastructure will be the envy of the entire world. Our bridges, tunnels, freeways, and airports will no longer be a sight of shame—but a source of PRIDE.
