Closely tied to the energy issue--and to the health of our economy--are challenges involving transportation. Having millions of cars sit for hours in traffic jams each and every day only increases our reliance on foreign oil and keeps people and goods from moving in a timely manner. I am working on long-term solutions for transportation including: a new route between Orange and Riverside counties; extending the 241 toll road; and a goods movement bill to fund critical road and grade separation improvements to mitigate the impact of increased international trade on southern California's roads and cities.