Congressional leaders used Santa Monica's California Incline Project as a backdrop while advocating for a long-term reinvestment in American infrastructure. Santa Monica Mayor, Kevin McKeown, said projects like the Incline create jobs at the local level. "This California Incline project, which I'm standing on right now, is a perfect example of how federal dollars work at the local level. They make necessary improvements in our roadways possible." http://smdp.com/officials-call-transportation-spending/149372