A new report is out, and to almost no one's surprise, Tulsa roads are among the worst in the nation.
The findings, released by a national transportation research group, shows 45 percent of Tulsa roadways in poor condition, and it shows they cause area motorists to spend more than $900 in additional operating costs due to vehicle deterioration.
"Not only does the motorist feel that they're getting jarred around by those rough roads, also very critically, the vehicles are getting kicked around by those rough roads," said Rocky Moretti with transportation research group TRIP.
Tulsa ranks fourth among large urban areas in cost to drivers and 17th in the percentage of roads in poor condition.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Transportation Director Janet Kavinoky said Congress needs to fully fund a multiyear transportation bill, but others need to make roads more of a priority.
"Transportation improvements have to be a top priority at federal, state and local levels of government," Kavinoky said.
Congress is working on a multiyear surface transportation bill. It's being spearheaded by Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe.