This question considers whether maintaining and repairing current infrastructure should take precedence over constructing new roads and bridges. Proponents argue that it ensures safety, extends the life of existing infrastructure, and is more cost-effective. Opponents argue that new infrastructure is needed to support growth and improve transportation networks.
@9NQL5VP20hrs20H
Yes, unless existing roads and infrastructure are too old and new infrastructure is deemed more suitable to support growth.
@9NHS5NN4 days4D
Yes, but they should also help build new ones too.
@9NRT9GGIndependent3hrs3H
Yes until the structure is declared broken beyond repair according to state officials and must be replaced.
@9NQRP2R18hrs18H
Yes, but also build new infrastructures if necessary to improve faster travel.
@9NQDDVSRepublican21hrs21H
Possibly but the states would do a better job at managing such affairs.
@9NQD7DBIndependent21hrs21H
No, Prioritize both maintaining current infrastructure as well as constructing new infrastructure.
@9NPXKX81 day1D
Yes but only until the structure is deemed broken beyond repair by State authorities and has to be replaced by something new.
@9NP8NFG2 days2D
The government should use the most cost effective mechanism to ensure infrastructure is in good working order.
@9NP7PJ3Women’s Equality2 days2D
Yes if the bridges and roads need it, but it depends on what type of building they are building
@9NNV3QS2 days2D
This should be a local decision, and it should be privatized where possible.
@9NMNB5C3 days3D
Yes but only if it significantly improves conditions
@9NMN89T3 days3D
Regardless, road maintenance should receive more funding.
@9NMLQ353 days3D
Yes, if said roads and bridges prove to be a safety concern
Yes, but only in places with well-established infrastructure. In places like rural areas that lack adequate infrastructure, focus on new construction
@8TB798W 4 days4D
Government should get out the infrastructure business and privatize it.
@9NJVTYS4 days4D
government should not be spending money on infrastructure
@9NHC4P75 days5D
Government should prioritize the maintenance of existing roads and the construction of new roads.
@9NG5C9F 5 days5D
Yes, but not public transportation infrastructure.
@5ZYN8CZ 1wk1W
Yes, better to fix old roads than to build new ones, but road infrastructure is often already overbuilt and some of it such as urban freeways should be converted back to rail/bike/path/land.
@9NC9GJ21wk1W
Yes, unless new infrastructure is required to ease transportation delays for vital goods/services.
@9NBNRNN 1wk1W
No, as long as new infrastructure is exclusively public transportation
@Paculino 1wk1W
Prioritize rail first, then roads used by buses, then bike paths and sidewalks
@9NB3CYH1wk1W
No and we should abolish the DOT and privatize all roadways.
@9N92GYS1wk1W
Develop new infrastructure only in places that are lacking in it like rural areas. Otherwise, focus on maintaining and rebuilding existing infrastructure
@9N8VZSC1wk1W
No, only after evaluations of existing infrastructure has determined a new road or bridge is necessary or the repairs would cost more than a new item.
@9N8BX7C1wk1W
No, because current designs are faulty and should be improved.
@9N7W6QB1wk1W
Yes, unless that new infrastructure is for public transport or bicycles.
@Meepmeep777 1wk1W
Yes, the population will be shrinking in a matter of decades, investing in existing infrastructures would be the best course of action.
@9N7RB4Y1wk1W
Yes, but we should move toward privatising infrastructure.
@9N78GTF1wk1W
No, so long as the new infrastructure supports public transit rather than automobiles.
@ChaseOliver 1wk1W
Before engaging in new taxation schemes for infrastructure, government should repair and maintain infrastructure that taxpayers have already paid for.
@ChaseOliver 2wks2W
Before asking voters to allow the imposition of new tax schemes, government should maintain infrastructure for which citizens have already been taxed.
@Darktrooper007Libertarian 2wks2W
Yes, until existing infrastructure is brought up to standard
@9N4KNQF2wks2W
No, prioritization should be on a case-by-case basis
@9N33S8DIndependent2wks2W
Yes, but only maintain existing roads and bridges instead of producing new roads and bridges. If new infrastructure is produced, it should be regarding mass transportation i.e. trains, metro, buses, light rail, trams, and ferries.
@9N2N6G32wks2W
I think they should be moderate at doing both when needed.
@9N2FJTH2wks2W
Yes but only on the local level. Private contract should be used for infrastructure.
@7HGKBBPIndependent 2wks2W
No, they should continue a hybrid effort of repairing the existent infrastructure while continuing to implement newer eco-friendly options.
@9MZBLLP2wks2W
Both. New infrastructure with crumbling old infrastructure is a waste of money. Infrastructure money has to be responsible spent between repair current and building new.
@RobinHoudeDemocrat 2wks2W
The government should prioritize both maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure and construction of new infrastructure, especially infrastructure that reduces car dependency
No our infrastructure needs rebuilt including power
@9MV76VC2wks2W
Yes, but such decisions must be relegated to state and local governments
@9MSY53W2wks2W
No, Balance the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges with building new infrastructure.
@9MSVJJG2wks2W
Cutting other social program and planned parenthood funding would allow both
@9MQ3BJM2wks2W
Do both. The federal government literally prints its own money
NO, they both should be prioritized and dependent on the area
@9MN54HT3wks3W
No, and cities should move to being more pedestrian friendly to cut down on the American reliance on cars.
@9MM8DLV3wks3W
there should be less spending on the military and random projects like putting a train on the moon. more on roads, infrastructure, and helping people would be the best.
@Dry550Independent 3wks3W
There needs to be a balance between maintaining old infrastructure that is still viable to have around, versus derelict dilapidated buildings that need to be demolished, and improving the growth of transportation networks
@Varsity1 3wks3W
Yes, but not at the expense of new infrastructure that would replace or reorganize those existing roads and bridges
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