Transportation funding plays a crucial role in everyday life. Whether you are dodging potholes, experiencing late buses, or navigating busy intersections, you are witnessing the impact of transportation funding.
In California, the problem is not only about securing sufficient funds for roads, bridges, and transit systems. The core issue is gaining public confidence that every dollar invested in transportation will yield significant outcomes.
When survey participants were asked about increasing the federal gas tax to simply fund ‘transportation,’ support was relatively modest. This underscores the need to communicate how funds are utilized and the tangible benefits they bring to the community.