Building a New America Means Cutting the Red Tape Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Delays in approving infrastructure projects costs the U.S much more in the long run. Redesigning the approval process can save money, time, and the environment. ( Comaniciu Dan / Shutterstock ) Produced by Amber Hall Produced by PRI and WNYC