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.
63% Yes |
37% No |
51% Yes |
29% 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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@8FBCPP74yrs4Y
keep it at the state level.
@97ZLYW32yrs2Y
Public transportation is not a federal issue. States or municipalities should address this
@98WZQ6X1yr1Y
Yes and nationalize the railroads.
@8G8WH2N4yrs4Y
Yes, and provide more free public transportation and the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions
@9DYZN5X11mos11MO
Only in more urban settings, not suburban
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