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.
@5ZYN8CZ 9hrs9H
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.
@9NC9GJ216hrs16H
Yes, unless new infrastructure is required to ease transportation delays for vital goods/services.
@9NBNRNN 1 day1D
No, as long as new infrastructure is exclusively public transportation
@Paculino 1 day1D
Prioritize rail first, then roads used by buses, then bike paths and sidewalks
@9NB3CYH1 day1D
No and we should abolish the DOT and privatize all roadways.
@9N92GYS2 days2D
Develop new infrastructure only in places that are lacking in it like rural areas. Otherwise, focus on maintaining and rebuilding existing infrastructure
@9N8VZSC2 days2D
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.
@9N8BX7C2 days2D
No, because current designs are faulty and should be improved.
@9N7W6QB3 days3D
Yes, unless that new infrastructure is for public transport or bicycles.
@Meepmeep777 3 days3D
Yes, the population will be shrinking in a matter of decades, investing in existing infrastructures would be the best course of action.
@9N7RB4Y3 days3D
Yes, but we should move toward privatising infrastructure.
@9N78GTF3 days3D
No, so long as the new infrastructure supports public transit rather than automobiles.
@ChaseOliver 4 days4D
Before engaging in new taxation schemes for infrastructure, government should repair and maintain infrastructure that taxpayers have already paid for.
@ChaseOliver 4 days4D
Before asking voters to allow the imposition of new tax schemes, government should maintain infrastructure for which citizens have already been taxed.
@Darktrooper007Libertarian 4 days4D
Yes, until existing infrastructure is brought up to standard
@9N4KNQF4 days4D
No, prioritization should be on a case-by-case basis
@9N33S8DIndependent5 days5D
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.
@9N2N6G35 days5D
I think they should be moderate at doing both when needed.
@9N2FJTH5 days5D
Yes but only on the local level. Private contract should be used for infrastructure.
@7HGKBBPIndependent 5 days5D
No, they should continue a hybrid effort of repairing the existent infrastructure while continuing to implement newer eco-friendly options.
@9MZBLLP6 days6D
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 6 days6D
The government should prioritize both maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure and construction of new infrastructure, especially infrastructure that reduces car dependency
@9MXV7HQPeace and Freedom7 days7D
No our infrastructure needs rebuilt including power
@9MV76VC1wk1W
Yes, but such decisions must be relegated to state and local governments
@9MSY53W1wk1W
No, Balance the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges with building new infrastructure.
@9MSVJJG1wk1W
Cutting other social program and planned parenthood funding would allow both
@9MQ3BJM1wk1W
Do both. The federal government literally prints its own money
NO, they both should be prioritized and dependent on the area
@9MN54HT2wks2W
No, and cities should move to being more pedestrian friendly to cut down on the American reliance on cars.
@9MM8DLV2wks2W
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 2wks2W
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 2wks2W
Yes, but not at the expense of new infrastructure that would replace or reorganize those existing roads and bridges
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