Each year federal agencies receive funding from Congress, known as budgetary resources . In 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) had $354.83 Billion distributed among its 11 sub-components. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 appropriated $1.5 billion to the Department of Transportation for 478 projects at the request of Members of Congress. Tribal, state, and local governments received the funds to make improvements to transportation infrastructure. including roads, sidewalks and concourse renovations for airports. Each individual fund ranged from $30,000 to $100 million, with over 80 percent of projects receiving less than $5 million per project.
62% Yes |
38% No |
51% Yes |
30% No |
8% Yes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
3% No, we have more important issues that need funding |
4% Yes, and provide more free public transportation |
3% No, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending |
2% No, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
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1% No, and we should reduce current spending |
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keep it at the state level.
@97ZLYW31yr1Y
Public transportation is not a federal issue. States or municipalities should address this
@8P9HGKD3yrs3Y
Yes, but it should be the responsibility of the local government instead of the national government, and it should only be if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions
@9DYZN5X8mos8MO
Only in more urban settings, not suburban
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