Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

No

Yes but only until the structure is deemed broken beyond repair by State authorities and has to be replaced by something new.

Yes, except in rural areas that lack existing infrastructure

Yes, until the structure is deemed broken beyond repair after a thorough inspection by state officials.

Yes, unless existing roads and infrastructure are too old and new infrastructure is deemed more suitable to support growth.

New infrastructure that prioritizes alternative forms of transportation to cars should be considered rather than repair. New car centric infrastructure should be limited.

Yes, but only until the infrastructure is deemed broken beyond repair after a thorough inspection by state officials.

The existing road and Bridge networks in the United States have been in a state of disrepair in neglect for a long time. But it is not just their state of disrepair neglect that contributes to the problem. It is also the way they are designed, the United States has had a very low quality rating on its own infrastructure. Its roads and bridges are made in such a way that allows for repairs to be quick, but also makes it so that has to happen more often. We must focus on building new infrastructure, starting with our roads and bridges by building more improved models that will last for centuries, if properly maintained under the pressure of modern machinery. And building new infrastructure is a very important thing for producing employment in the United States and improving our economy.

Repair existing infrastructure and build new public transportation systems.

Do both. The federal government literally prints its own money

Yes, if the current infrastructure would meet our current needs when fixed. If the infrastructure really needs to be replaced, then replace it.

Government should prioritize the maintenance of existing roads and the construction of new roads.

i think the priority for maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges should be as equal as building new infrastructure, as long as the building is actually needed.

No, Prioritize both maintaining current infrastructure as well as constructing new infrastructure.

No, because building new infrastructure should be just as important as maintenance and repair. It just depends weather or not existing infostructure can updated to modern needs and regulations, if it isn't then new infostructure should be built to replace it.

Yes, but I would rather privatize all infrastructure

Yes, but they should also help build new ones too.

yes but only if the bridge or road is in really bad shape

Do both at the same time

Depending on the circumstances.

prioritize maintenance and repair, but if there is a newer better and more reliable method: build new.

Yes whilst focusing on the development of walkable cities and railways

I think that each case is specific. there are times where we must prioritize building infrastructure for communities and times where we need to repair existing roads.

They shouldn't necessarily only focus on maintaining and repairing existing roads, but they should do both.

This should be the states responsibility

There should be a focus on new infrastructure and replacement of old infrastructure like asphalt roads to newer technology, like roads made with recycled reinforced plastic panels. Both contributing to environmental issues and damaged infrastructure.

Depends on what the new projects and the repair projects will cost, most infrastructure projects are already planned or built way after they should have been.

Existing infrastructure is important, and should be well maintained. This doesn’t mean one should prioritize the other, but both should be balanced and well thought out.

It is important that we repair or demolish old buildings and roads instead of adding more infrastructure as through the years more will go unattended too.

Yes for infrastructure that are used for private transport, but new infrastructure for public transportation should be built.

I think the government should repair existing ones that are still safe as well as expand to allow for a growing population.

I believe that yes we should build new roads and infastructures, because they can be great things some economies, but before we focus on those we first need to make sure that our current roads and infastructures are safe and up to date.

Yes, if they update the layout of most roads it would make traveling faster and safer and they could be designed to encourage other modes of transportation.

Both need to be done, old infrastructure needs to be replaced or modernized, and as the US grows, it needs more infrastructure to support it

The government should try it to rise the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges in smaller rural areas, but should focus on new infrastructure for fast growing cities.

if important roads/bridges are risks to people then they should be fixed before the new ones are built

I think that they should focus on both and make it 50/50. If they were as focused on repairing and improving older roads as they were on building new infrastructure, then maybe they would get things done, and have people with better attitudes.

he/she should take care of it but shouldn't really prioritize it because they have other things to do that are more important

in some cities the current infrastructure will never work even with improvements. we must build and expand while also keeping up with what we have

Yes, and it should prioritize either strategically using transportation data to inform decision makers which projects will provide the best benefit at varying time horizons.

It depends on whether the area has any historical significance. If it does, do not replace it with new infrastructure.

If the new infrastructure is needed then it should be prioritized but if its some useless restaurant or something like that then no.

They should prioritize the repair of existing roads and bridges, while also managing to build new infrastructure.

I think both are of equal importance. Maintenance and repair should only so far saw the repairs are financially viable and alternatives that reduce congestion are not present. New infrastructure should focus on optimizing safety and reducing travel time.

They should focus on existing infrastructure - getting it to where it needs to be and making sure homes are inhabitable.

We can walk and chew gum at the same time. Fix what needs fixed unless building something new would be more fiscally responsible.

We should do both. It's economically feasible, but only if you remove the graft and fraud from government contracting.

Instead of building new car infrastructure, improve the current infrastructure, and build new infrastructure for public/mass transit

I think the government should not prioritize maintenance in any way because that is something that the community should deal with, since that is their job. But in another way, the government should have a little priority due to that because the government is the head.

Yes, but only for road infrastructure and it should be paired with investment in public transportation.

I believe the government should spilt their efforts equitably between addressing the maintenance and repair of existing roads while still assessing the need for new infrastructure to be built.

With regards to the funding specifically for roads/bridges/etc., it should be fairly balanced between maintenance and new construction, but in terms of overall funds, passenger rail should be prioritized as it is more efficient.

We should prioritize maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges and build new infrastructure.

Although building new infrastructure is good for the town or city or whatever, they should focus on both repairing roads as well as building new infrastructure because repairing roads focuses on safety, and building new infrastructure helps the town grow as well as wait time will be decreased.

The government should focus on repairing existing roads that need it the most and put new infrastructure as the last priority in context of infrastructure building.

I believe it depends on how badly damaged the road may be that needs repaired and how desperate we need a new road.

Yes and no, they should primarily focused on maintaining and improving existing road infrastructure and bridges and consider building new ones as a secondary priority.

Have a balance of both but focus on what helps more by location, if a place needs new roads give them new roads, if there's a building or something missing another place, give them that

The roads and bridges currently in place should be maintained on a regular rotating basis that only limits traffic delays in the night time or weekends. They should also be proactive in anticipating future growth and home builders should have to help pay for it.

The government should prioritize the maintanence and repair of both existing roads and bridges as well as new infrasturcture.

Yes, but they should also focus on new infrastructure and improvements on existing infrastructure as well

yes but only if it the roads are old and NEED to be revamped. The government should focus on more important things.

Yes, because there is so much construction being done everywhere that most roads and streets are being left to be old the causing problems for all the locals and cars. The government should allow more time for bigger and important street repairs.

roads are good in rural areas, but goddamnit you don't use the bloody things everywhere, trains are far more efficient in speed, capacity, and space.

I believe in both maintaining existing infrastructure and adding new features like sidewalks. Repairing roads and bridges keeps communities safe and functional, while new additions like sidewalks improve accessibility, encourage walking, and make neighborhoods more connected. For me, it’s about balancing safety, usability, and long-term growth so everyone benefits.

It depends on the infrastructure. I think existing roads and bridges should be prioritized over new ones, but other projects such as water pipes and treatment facilities can come first.

Only if the new infrastructure would help the economy less than maintaining the previous infrastructure.

Yes, but only if the housing isn't important unlike if there was a boost in population, that would be an exception to prioritize housing over road mistakes

Yes, but only until the infrastructure has been deemed broken beyond repair after a thorough inspection by state officials.

Maintenance should resume for safe road conditions but infostructure should prioritize multi-modal transportation and have safe car alternatives.

Does infrastructure only include new roads and bridges? If infrastructure also includes projects related to water utility, energy, and other common public necessities can we not have a focus on maintenance of old and developing new? I don’t like one over the other.

I believe there can be a mixture of the two. Especially with repaving, and the implementation of better intersections and walkability.

We must gradually shift the public towards public transportation over cars to prevent climate change

Yes and no, they should prioritize maintenance and updating but should also build new infrastructure

The government currently seems to be prioritizing the "maintenance" of roads where the roads do not need to be fixed or repaired which causes more traffic and accidents over the course of construction. I believe that instead of focusing on problems that don't exist they should be funding more important projects where funds can be put to better use.

The government should not prioritize one over the other, instead find a way to fix existing roads and bridges that could lead to new buildings and infrastructure

Sometimes, but between an additional source of revenue, such as a new theme park let's say, and maintaining roads the theme park may be better long term.

I think both are important. Yes, we should make sure that our existing infrastructure is up to par as we make plans for new infrastructure

Prioritize both new Infrastructure investments like Light Rail, Bussing, Bridges, Community Centers while also being used to care for our existing Infrastructure, both will create many jobs. I believe a nation with great Infrastructure is very likely to be a top tier society

I think we need a better balance of both. Updating current infrastructure with new technology would be great. But I do think that there are a lot of places that either need demolition or financial help.

No, begin a program aimed at building new infrastructure and maintaining and repairing existing roads and bridges

Yes, though the implementation of high-density residential and transportation based on that should be top priority, as there would be long term saving from those investments

Yes fix the damn roads. Incentivize construction companies who can make long lasting material with government grants and guaranteed projects

YES... The government should not merely prioritize maintenance and repair—it must treat it as a moral and civilizational imperative. New infrastructure is optional. Maintenance is not. Rebuilding the world begins with caring for the one we already inhabit. Without preservation, there is no future worth building into.

Yes, but on a studied, case by case basis. Just because something is the way it's always been doesn't make it the best option.

It should prioritize building housing, public transport systems, and infrastructure needed to support those things

Depends on the locations and states of disrepair that the existing roads and bridges are in. If the location is inconvenient, the infrastructure in bad shape, or both, new infrastructure should be constructed.

No, the government could build new infrastructure that doesn't require the use of roads and bridges nearly as much

I think we can both repair our roads and bridges and build new infrastructure with support from private corporations and state and local governments.

The government should try to convert their transportation infrastructure away from cars and lean more towards trains, trams, cycling etc.

Depends on if the benefits of the new infrastructure would be better in the long term or if simple maintenance would suffice

No, the US should focus on replacing and upgrading existing infrastructure with better alternatives.

They should maintain infrastructure until it becomes too expensive, then replace said infrastructure.

To an extent, if buildings need repairs and maintenance then they should be repaired but new infrastructure is necessary for development

Yes, prioritize the improvement of existing infrastructure before moving into making new infrastructure

No, the government should prioritize new infrastructure and roads to replace broken down or inefficient infrastructure and roads.

I would say a bit of both as we have public transit and infastructure issues all across the country and doing both will achieve maximum results.

Road ways are complicated, they should focus souls on maintenance on rarely used roads and infrastructure, and depending on the area the road is in would decide how they should treat roadways, e.g. highways with high throughput should have less lanes giving more space for business, but not so little lanes to prevent travel, throughput on highways hardly has to do with the number of lanes, and more so on number of cars, more cars more traffic.

If the road is almost unable to drive on then it should be prioritized but if its just a little bit bumpy then no.