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@BF3TFZZ from Kansas answered…6hrs6H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

no but the goverments should prioritize making public transit more accessible and better funded in urban and rural areas

@BF3N32X from Texas answered…15hrs15H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I don't think we should entirely ban new construction, but I do think we should try to rethink our urban planning to account for peoples physiological needs, to…

@BF3N32X from Texas answered…15hrs15H

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Rather than full nationalization, there should be federal funding for grid modernization, stronger national reliability standards, faster permitting for transmi…

@BF3MQBK from North Carolina answered…16hrs16H

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

I think the Power companies need more competition and NC needs more Nuclear Power plants. Power bills are out of control.

@BF3GZGQ from California answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, the government should reduce construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit.

@BF3DTYLfrom Guam answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I prefer equalization of cars and public transit.

@BF3D877 from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but still invest in more public transport and walkable cities, the road is the basis of transportation and without it it's hard to build up from there

@BF3CWY9 from Mississippi answered…1 day1D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, some city need it. Like Vicksburg,MS is perfect it can last 1 year and more before power goes out even once. Here in Starkville,MS it doesn't even make 1 y…

@BF3BKJL from Florida answered…1 day1D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes but only if it doesn't harm the environment or disturb citizens with noise pollution

@BF3B3ZW from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

depends on the state. in Texas we need highways, but in New York public transport is everything.

@BF36YSQ from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, I don’t like the government controlling our entire grid system.

@BF36T32 from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Fund public transit without banning highways

@BF363F3 from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

We should allow the building of highways but also fund more in public transit.

@BF355LF from Maryland answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, and focus more on areas that are prone to blackouts and natural disasters

@BF329NB from California answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

I think it should be nationalized with requirements for people who use the power grid for more personal large use like EV owners, contractors charging tools, co…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but I do strongly support the expansion of public transport.

@BF2Z5HQ from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, use billionaire tax to do both

@BF2Z5HQ from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, with a large focus on nuclear and renewable energy

@BF2Y8HJ from California answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I think their is no need to divert funds when I think they can try to split funds with how important one is at a certain time.

@BF2W7KX from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No but we should also give funds to public transport reducing the need for more lanes.

@BF2W7KX from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No but the government should help them end blackouts.

@BF2RBVX from Colorado answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I don't think we should ban construction on highways, but I do think we should increase funding for public transit. Are these two things mutually exclusive?

@BF3QWDH from California answered…11hrs11H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

We fund both … new highways for commuters , less trafffoc congestion and also fund public transit for those who don’t have cars , also can be ideal for less con…

@BF2G2JY from Maryland answered…4 days4D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, banning is useless and an overreach of government. However, diverting funds to public transit should be encouraged and based on state and local government..

@BF2F34D from California answered…4 days4D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

I believe they can have equal control but not use thier authority to fully control.

@BF2KDCB from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I think "Ban" isn't the way, split funding more equally with public transit and highway expansion

@BF2KCTC from Texas answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Half and Half some places are just too big for public transportation

@BF2HYYL from Kansas answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No but we should prioritize public transportation

@tr4shyyz from Ohio answered…4 days4D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

They should maintain a reliable grid for every product to be equal and act the same, but it is fully on the owner to properly take care of it. They paid for it,…

@BF27222from Guam answered…4 days4D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Balance it whenever needed, and walkable cities are a huge plus

@BF25SFF from Washington answered…4 days4D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

we should transition to a nationalized energy grid once costs of it are lower

@BF24KQZ from Texas answered…4 days4D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but some of the funds should be diverted to fund more eco-friendly transportation initiatives.

@BF242KH from Maryland answered…4 days4D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, we need to prioritize remote work and affordable housing near workplaces to prevent the need for excessive commuting in and around urban areas. People shoul…

@BDZZYHY from Pennsylvania answered…5 days5D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, but they should upgrade the current power grids to be one, modernized, uniform style and structure

@BDZZLSZ from Michigan answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but the government should invest in public transit anyway

@BDZZKHY from Pennsylvania answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but new highway expansions must included dedicated lanes for energy-efficient solutions such as carpool and electric buses, and expansion plans must also in…

@BDZTDDD from Missouri answered…5 days5D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, the electric grid system is obsolete technology. Towns and cities need to focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide local (non-grid) electric power.

@BDZQS7X from Utah answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but the government should promote public transit and walkable cities

@BDZQS7X from Utah answered…5 days5D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, but push for a transition to green energy

@BDZQMYV from North Carolina answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but we need to fund more alternative transportation projects

@8YK8VVY from Pennsylvania answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, we should put limits on the construction of new highways and divert funds to public transit. We should not have an all out ban.

@BDZQ7WS from Colorado answered…5 days5D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

we can do both, but emphasize public transit

@BDZNXX4 from Utah answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but the government should heavily support public transit and interstate land transit far more than construction of new highway lanes.

@BDZLMPX from South Carolina answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Only for urban areas, urban areas might need it, but this could harm areas where public transportation is inconvenient.

@BDZMJM9 from New Hampshire answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but construction of new highway lanes should be done with deep consideration of community impact and alternatives before construction is undertaken.

@BDZLTSK from California answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Leave it to the counties to decide for themselves

@BDZLSRM from South Carolina answered…6 days6D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

A mix of both companies should still have there own energy grids that will run it part of the system goes down but the government dosent have control over it. T…

@BDZHCVJ from Alabama answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

They shouldnt Ban them but i do agree a good bit of funding should go to public transit. We also should Pritoritize walkable cities.

@BDZGDHK from Ohio answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

They should do half and half

@BDZG5J3 from Washington answered…6 days6D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, 100% and Make the Utility and energy sector a public sector instead completely at the local level and ban privatization

@BDZDY5P from Ohio answered…6 days6D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but take funds away from the military and give it to them public transit.

@BDZD3Y2 from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, if the country is compromised, national defense will be at risk, therefore, regional blackouts are safer than the possibility of a national blackout.

@BDZD32W from Alabama answered…7 days7D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but I would like to prioritize walkable cities

@BDZD32W from Alabama answered…7 days7D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, but I also believe that we should find other ways to not rely on technology completely. Also, I am still upset with the government for not intervening when…

@BDZCBNQ from Florida answered…7 days7D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No they should not ban it as we need additional lanes for our existing and growing population. However, they should also increase funding to public transit, es…

@BDZBRGP from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I don't think any new highways need to be instated, however I think existing highways can be updated and make room for more public transportation and instead of…

@BDZBRGP from Texas answered…7 days7D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, we can not trust corporations and monopolies to have the best interest of the people, only the best interest for their pockets

@BDZB5WV from Illinois answered…7 days7D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

We shouldn't continue to add roads, but we need to make sure the ones we have our well taken care of, and new.

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@BF3VV6T from Indiana answered…2hrs2H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I feel both, both helps people and doesn't leave anyone out of it.

@BF3VQQW from California answered…2hrs2H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but higher priority should be given to fund public transit. The funding for highways should be allowed to be used for public transit.

@BF3VKPJ from Colorado answered…3hrs3H

Should Colorado raise taxes to build a passenger train connecting Pueblo, Denver, and Fort Collins?

No, Allow corporations to re-invest in our state by developing an infrastructure.

@BF3TFZZ from Kansas answered…6hrs6H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

no but the goverments should prioritize making public transit more accessible and better funded in urban and rural areas

@BF3QWDH from California answered…11hrs11H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

We fund both … new highways for commuters , less trafffoc congestion and also fund public transit for those who don’t have cars , also can be ideal for less con…

@BF3N32X from Texas answered…15hrs15H

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I don't think we should entirely ban new construction, but I do think we should try to rethink our urban planning to account for peoples physiological needs, to…

@BF3N32X from Texas answered…15hrs15H

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Rather than full nationalization, there should be federal funding for grid modernization, stronger national reliability standards, faster permitting for transmi…

@BF3MQBK from North Carolina answered…16hrs16H

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

I think the Power companies need more competition and NC needs more Nuclear Power plants. Power bills are out of control.

@BF3GZGQ from California answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, the government should reduce construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit.

@BF3DTYLfrom Guam answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I prefer equalization of cars and public transit.

@BF3D877 from Georgia answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but still invest in more public transport and walkable cities, the road is the basis of transportation and without it it's hard to build up from there

@BF3CWY9 from Mississippi answered…1 day1D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, some city need it. Like Vicksburg,MS is perfect it can last 1 year and more before power goes out even once. Here in Starkville,MS it doesn't even make 1 y…

@BF3BKJL from Florida answered…1 day1D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes but only if it doesn't harm the environment or disturb citizens with noise pollution

@BF3B3ZW from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

depends on the state. in Texas we need highways, but in New York public transport is everything.

@BF36YSQ from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No, I don’t like the government controlling our entire grid system.

@BF36T32 from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

Fund public transit without banning highways

@BF363F3 from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

We should allow the building of highways but also fund more in public transit.

@BF355LF from Maryland answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, and focus more on areas that are prone to blackouts and natural disasters

@BF329NB from California answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

I think it should be nationalized with requirements for people who use the power grid for more personal large use like EV owners, contractors charging tools, co…

@7YS3KJP from Arizona answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, but I do strongly support the expansion of public transport.

@BF2Z5HQ from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No, use billionaire tax to do both

@BF2Z5HQ from Missouri answered…2 days2D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

Yes, with a large focus on nuclear and renewable energy

@BF2Y8HJ from California answered…2 days2D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

I think their is no need to divert funds when I think they can try to split funds with how important one is at a certain time.

@BF2W7KX from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should the government ban the construction of new highway lanes and divert those funds to public transit?

No but we should also give funds to public transport reducing the need for more lanes.

@BF2W7KX from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should the federal government nationalize the electric grid to upgrade infrastructure and prevent regional blackouts?

No but the government should help them end blackouts.

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