6 Poll Results on Support of Transportation Funding

AAA released its polling information on transportation funding this week showing huge support for transportation funding:

• 70% think the federal government should invest more than it does now for roads, bridges and mass transit systems
• 91% think it important to conduct routine maintenance and repair of roads and bridges, such as fixing potholes, repaving roads, etc.: 
• 70% rate it important to expand public and shared transportation, such as busses, commuter rail and support for car-pooling
• 67% find it important to conduct traffic safety training programs on topics such as the dangers of speeding, distracted driving and driving while impaired
• 65% find it important to reduce traffic congestion and travel time by expanding lanes and adding lanes reserved for high-occupancy vehicles
• 64% think it important to improve transportation information technology, such as automated road and traffic warning signs and route mapping software

Sierra Sun Times | AAA Says Americans Overwhelmingly Support Increased Transportation Funding