... implementation of NextGen technology would result in a reduction of 4 million hours of passenger delay annually, savings of 3 billion gallons of fuel, and the elimination of 29 million metric tons of carbon ... as a result of BABs. The National Association of State Treasurers, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments, ... from traffic delays. All of these potential costs of congestion – and corresponding benefits of alleviating congestion – should be factored into any cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure alternatives...