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elections 2017- A turning point for infrastructure
The recently held elections in various states in the
United States could mark a turning point regarding much-needed infrastructure reforms
in those states. Through ballot measures, a majority of people voted yes for
infrastructure investment initiatives: whether it is for property acquisition
or expansion of highways or bonds or increase in taxes.
This year’s results do not surprise many as more and
more youth are actively interested in making some major shakeups in the infrastructure
industry and aren’t afraid to not reward those who don’t take action. “According
to analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association
(ARTBA), 69% of the 280 transportation funding ballot measures up for vote were
approved in 2016, totaling $201 billion for state and local transportation
projects. Meanwhile, between 2013 and 2016, 91% of legislators who supported
legislation to increase the state gas tax were reelected, according to separate
analysis from ARTBA” (Infrastrucrereportcard.org).
It will be interesting to see if this trend
continues or not!
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