Americans are Willing to Explore New Ways of Infrastructure Funding

Sept. 6, 2024
Over 60% of those polled think road maintenance should be funded based on mileage or vehicle type

A new national opinion survey performed by HNTB Corporation finds that 81% of Americans are willing to explore new ways of funding the nation’s roadways. 

“We stand at a unique crossroads in the history of transportation in the United States due to higher-efficiency vehicles and broader adoption of vehicles that utilize alternative forms of energy,” said John Barton, PE, HNTB chair of professional services and SVP, in a statement. 

Over 60% of those polled believe the fairest way to fund road maintenance and improvement should be based on the number of miles or the type of vehicle driven. Of those polled, over 50% prefer that it should be based on the number of miles driven. 

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Source: WMAR 2, HNTB Corporation

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