infrastructure
fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or other areas
--Agreed Upon Solutions

Executive Summary

The poll reveals widespread public endorsement for major infrastructure upgrades, particularly in transportation and water safety, suggesting strong voter appetite for investment in these areas.

  • 72‑84% of respondents favor increased spending on roads and bridges
  • 77‑98% support free annual water quality testing by water companies
  • 90‑97% back building a nationwide high‑speed rail network
  • 85‑100% endorse connecting green spaces with walkable and bikeable paths
Key Takeaway

Transportation projects, especially high‑speed rail, receive the strongest public support.

Policymakers may prioritize these areas to align with voter preferences and address perceived needs in transit and water quality.

What People Believe

Support for increased spending on roads and bridges

A majority of respondents (72%–84%) agree that more money should be spent on rebuilding and fixing roads and bridges. Interpretation: Respondents prioritize infrastructure repair, indicating perceived need for investment in transportation structures.

Support for free annual water quality testing

A majority of respondents (77%–98%) agree that water companies should offer free annual water quality testing to customers. Interpretation: Respondents favor consumer protections in water services, endorsing free testing for customers.

Suggested Policies and Actions

Build a nationwide high‑speed rail network

Develop and fund a high‑speed rail system connecting major regions to improve long‑distance passenger travel and reduce reliance on road and air transport. A large majority of respondents (90‑97%) support constructing a high‑speed rail network, indicating strong public backing for this large‑scale infrastructure investment. This aligns with broader public prioritization of transportation infrastructure, as respondents emphasized the need for increased spending on roads and bridges.

Connect green spaces with walkable and bikeable paths

Coordinate among neighboring municipalities to create continuous pedestrian and cycling corridors that link parks, gardens, and other green areas, enhancing active transportation and recreation. Both identical comments show strong consensus (85‑100%) that cities and towns should collaborate on linking green spaces, reflecting broad support for regional walkability and bikeability initiatives.

Offer free annual water quality testing to customers

Provide each customer with a complimentary water quality test once per year to increase transparency, monitor safety, and build consumer trust. A substantial portion of participants (77‑98%) agree that water companies should provide free annual testing, indicating public desire for greater water quality assurance. This reflects a broader consumer‑protection stance, as respondents favor free testing to ensure safe water supplies.

Vote Details

Observation
We need more money spending on rebuilding and fixing roads and bridges.
--albertj

Vote Details

Proposal
water companies should offer free annual water quality testing to customers
--anonymous

Vote Details

Proposal
We should build a high speed rail network across the country.
--albertj

Vote Details

Proposal
Cities & towns should work together to link up their green spaces with walkable and/or bikeable paths.
--anonymous

Vote Details

Proposal
Cities & towns should work together to link up their green spaces with walkable and/or bikeable paths.
--anonymous