Public sector transportation investment exceeds $1 trillion every three years, yet struggles with safety, congestion, and affordability issues. Over-investing in road and highway expansion burdens state budgets and fails to reduce long-term traffic, while draining funds from maintenance. New governors have a political opportunity to shift the focus toward fixing existing roads, expanding transit, building greenways, and growing electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. In January 2027, at least 19 new governors will be sworn in across the country presenting a key opportunity to transform transportation and unlock affordability, economic opportunity, and healthy communities.