I'm surprised we're not having the more fundamental debate about what role the federal gov't should play in funding transportation infrastructure. Other than the rural sections of interstate highways, I think local projects should be funded with local taxes and user fees.
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I assume federal funding is being discussed because it's politically easier to fund infrastructure via endless federal debt rather than asking the beneficiaries of the projects to pay for it.
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All of the following forms of infrastructure have primarily interstate, international, or nonlocal use: Ports Power plants Highways Airports Railroads So I think it makes sense to use a mix of local and federal funding. Of course, where possible they should be funded by users.
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ports, power plants, airports, and rail can all be funded by user fees.
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Agree, but they need federal funding. The port of Houston received containerized freight not only for Houston...but Dallas...and even Louisiana. Hence the need for fed funds, Imho.
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