[4] Returning to public service as Administrator in late 1997, Wykle worked to secure passage of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century (TEA-21), which increased the Federal-aid Highway Program to record funding levels in the $30 billion range.

He implemented TEA-21 rapidly, with emphasis on increased efficiency of program delivery.

In addition, Wykle championed Intelligent Transportation Systems and the application of technology as the Interstate Highway Program.

With his background in military logistics, Wykle encouraged enhanced efficiency for freight shipments by road and through improved intermodal connectors.

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