As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, the need for improved infrastructure throughout the country has never been so prevalent. Funding for these kinds of improvements has decreased significantly, leaving lawmakers searching for a solution to an increasingly pressing problem. The potential solutions considered thus far include pieces of legislation that would allocate funds from the gas tax to be put towards infrastructure. If these bills are passed into law, it would mean serious change for the better: read on to find out more!
Why Are Infrastructure Improvements So Important?
Infrastructure- the roads, bridges, and highways that make up the bulk of our transportation systems- is an absolute essential. Without well-maintained infrastructure, roads become unsafe to travel on and drivers are put at great risk. But improving infrastructure is about more than just keeping people safe; it has many other benefits as well.
If the government creates actionable plans to improve infrastructure throughout the country, the economy could benefit hugely as a result. The repair work needed to fix existing roads as well as the construction work needed to create new roads and bridges will require many new workers to join the construction industry. The construction industry is already experiencing an impressive 8-year high of available jobs; additional jobs created by infrastructure projects will only add to this number and boost people’s chances of gaining lucrative employment in the field. Higher quality roadways also pave the way for other forms of economic development: if businesses can transport their shipments more easily on well-maintained roads, they will be able to turn higher profits and will utilize these routes more often. By extension, the businesses along these routes will benefit from the higher number of people passing through as well. The economy is fundamentally linked with good infrastructure, which is why it should be made a high-priority issue by the top ranking people in government.
As far as economic development, safer roadways, and increased job opportunities go, establishing infrastructure projects is the ideal way to secure all three of these things. To stay informed on this and other construction industry issues, check back in with the Reliable blog!
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Source: http://www.forconstructionpros.com/press_release/12068893/sr-167-benefits-of-americas-roads-blocked-by-funding-shortage-in-microcosm?utm_source=FCP+Headline+News&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HCL150424002