Should Federal Dollars Favor Transit and Walkability?
Federal transportation funding still flows overwhelmingly to car infrastructure. Some want safe streets, transit, and mixed-use development prioritized; others say roads serve how most Americans actually travel. Where do you stand?
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The case for
Supporters say pedestrian deaths are climbing while demand for walkable neighborhoods outstrips supply, and that balanced funding gives communities real choices beyond car dependence.
Source: Transportation for America (favors transit/safe streets) →The case against
Others note most Americans commute by car, especially outside big metros, and argue federal dollars should follow actual travel patterns — with transit and walkability decided and funded locally.
Source: ARTBA (road-builders, highway-focused) →My Democracy doesn’t take a side — you choose your position below, and your message carries it. Sources represent one organization on each side; they don’t reflect My Democracy’s position.
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