This question considers whether maintaining and repairing current infrastructure should take precedence over constructing new roads and bridges. Proponents argue that it ensures safety, extends the life of existing infrastructure, and is more cost-effective. Opponents argue that new infrastructure is needed to support growth and improve transportation networks.
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@B3HNKCJ 1wk1W
Neither Yes or No both should be prioritized equally
@B3CTNFR2wks2W
They should be prioritized based on the needs and demands of the areas in question
@B3CPZL72wks2W
Should the UK labour party leader and prime minister repairs more roads and building new ecological infrastructure service issues by Ireland prime minister
@B3BJSPV2wks2W
prioritize it over it, but continue to pump new infrastructure etc.
Yes, for vehicles, but build new infrastructure for public transportation.
@B35Q7K53wks3W
Maintain current infrastructure where needed, build on natural landscape as little as possible while still meeting societal needs
@B354LPR 3wks3W
Yes and No, We should focus on repairing old infrastructure, while at the same time improving it with new infrastructure
@B324X4F3wks3W
It depends on the cost efficiency of building new infrastructure.
@B2Y83NL4wks4W
They should continue to build new infrastructure while increasing functionality of previously existing infrastructure.
@B2W86PR4wks4W
The needs of individual communities need to be considered.
@B2Q85HW1mo1MO
I dont think they should building road and bridge rather than building, I think they should do both buildings and roads.
@B2PWNX6New Democratic1mo1MO
Yes, but only in regards to vital roads and traffic chokepoints
@B2PLZ3Y1mo1MO
road infrastructure, yes. Transit infrastructure, no.
@B2LZJBR1mo1MO
Both should be equally prioritized, Canada lacks proper and easy transportation especially cross province transports.
@B2HKYQ82mos2MO
No, both should be prioritized as needed within an area
@B2C5GJC 2mos2MO
Yes, until the frequency and cost to upkeep reaches a certain threshold.
@B2C237H 2mos2MO
This should not be a priority, but should be fixed appropriately as the government is responsible
@B24K4FM3mos3MO
It depends, if a road or bridge is in desperate need of repair, then yes, but if the infrastructure is really important, then focus on it.
@B23CRQ33mos3MO
I believe we should prioritize both equally, starting with exisiting roads and then move onto new infrastructure
@9ZQW6DM4mos4MO
Current infrastructure and new infrastructure should be both prioritized
@9ZNRCL94mos4MO
Privatize the repair of roads and bridges and building of new roads and bridges, but first the private companies should repair over build new
@9ZMYFJW4mos4MO
Depending on the area and need to follow the growing population
@9ZKXQXW4mos4MO
They should be investing in both old and new infrastructure
@9ZJDSY7New Democratic4mos4MO
I believe both are equally important. We need new infrastructure, and we have to keep the old infrastructure in good enough shape for people to access what they need.
@9V36WR96mos6MO
if the road is really bad yes but if we need those buildings prioritize those
@9TYS4TJ6mos6MO
Existing and new infrastructure are equally important
@9TPPX3Q6mos6MO
No, prioritize building of publicly owned and publicly delivered mass transit.
@9TD45D96mos6MO
both are as important one cannot be prioritized over the other
Yes and no. If the road is in desperate need of repairs then they should prioritize fixing the so no cars are damage. If the roads are in need of small repairs the they can work on them but mainly focus on building new infrastructures..
@9T7YL8G6mos6MO
The government should overhaul the existing infrastructure making it long-lasting and eco-friendly
@9T4MVBSIndependent6mos6MO
I think there exists a happy medium between the two. Canada should strive to make "walkable" cities that are as pedestrian friendly as possible, and to do so would require both repair and new infrastructure.
@9RZYZVV7mos7MO
Government should invest in public transit infrastructure instead of roads.
@9RZPX677mos7MO
given calgary's current water problems, yes. our tax dollars should go towards maintenance rather than new projects that siphon funding
@9RVP28R7mos7MO
No, if the maintenance includes upgrading the infrastructure.
@9RTLWCPIndependent7mos7MO
Yes, but also find room in the budget to reinvent old infrastructure into new infrastructure, also this is a municipal issue
@9RCRJ4F8mos8MO
50-50. We need a balanced approach, since the demands on both sides here are so prominent.
@9RC2QHKNew Democratic8mos8MO
Yes, unless said infrastructure is redendant and only causes further traffic issues by being inaccessible to pedestrians and public transit.
@9RBY87R8mos8MO
No, so long as the new infrastructure is built to a higher, longer lasting quality
@9RBQ4XW8mos8MO
Maintenance should be prioritized unless new infrastructure could be more effective I.e. building a new (high speed) rail line instead of a new replacing highway or airport
@9RBPBZ98mos8MO
Question is too broad. Answer should depend on much more context.
@9R72MJH8mos8MO
New infrastrasructure should always be the bigger priority in the economy we are in to encourage growth; however, constant maintenance of existing roads and such is still important and should be the bigger concern for the provincial government
@9QZCYDN8mos8MO
Slighty because that's what matters right now. But not too much that building new infrastructure isnt a focus
@9QCDGF28mos8MO
Government should focus on both, not one over the other.
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 9mos9MO
Many existing roads/railways are not always kept in the same condition as those in higher density/income cities. The construction of new roads/railways shouldn't be discouraged (if there was no existing road/railway in the given area to begin with) but the upkeep of existing roads/railways should be recognised and encouraged before the construction of a new road/railway.
@9N5BVB710mos10MO
If the highway is functional and can transport large sums of people from region to region with minor roughups in the region, then it is not required. However, new infrastructure to new locations should be made in order to make commuting more functional.
@9WYDMSD4mos4MO
Yes, but we do need new infrastructure especially in rural areas to keep critical infrastructure safe from forest fires.
@9VJTNW95mos5MO
This is where so see way too much wasted money by things like re paving roads that are perfectly fine and multiple workers standing around. Its infuriating!!!
@9VHCQCK5mos5MO
If it improves the commute time yes Québec roads are very awful to drive
@9MZ47BD 10mos10MO
repair and maintenance should have a higher priority but it important to build new infrastructure where there is none
@9MW9BY2 10mos10MO
They should do both work on the existing one and try to build new where required (only) to improve the transportation experience
@9ZK3JNS4mos4MO
Both must be a priority but it is more important to keep all infrastructure in tact than to just build it new leaving the existing infrastructure in disrepair.
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