"This is absolutely bizarre that we continue to subsidize highways beyond the gasoline tax, airlines, and we don't subsidize, we don't want to subsidize a national rail system that has environmental impact"

This quote by Joe Biden speaks to the requirement for a shift in the method the government funds transportation. Biden is explaining the absurdity of the government continuing to support highways beyond the gas tax, while not wanting to fund a national rail system that has environmental advantages. Biden is recommending that the federal government should be investing in a nationwide rail system, as it would have a positive environmental effect. He is also indicating that the federal government should be investing more in public transport, as it would be more effective and cost-efficient than supporting highways. This quote highlights the need for a shift in the way the federal government funds transportation, and the requirement to invest in public transport in order to decrease emissions and develop a more sustainable future.