Dossier
Rocky Moretti
Coverage of Rocky Moretti in the Nexus archive.
- Those potholes in your street reveal a money problem for cities and states
Potholes across the U.S. reflect aging infrastructure and insufficient funding for maintenance, as gas taxes fail to keep up with inflation and vehicle efficiency. Federal infrastructure funding remains inadequate, leading to poor road conditions with 20% of roadways in poor condition nationwide.
- Those potholes in your street reveal a money problem for cities and states
Potholes across the U.S. highlight aging infrastructure and insufficient funding for maintenance. Federal gas taxes, unchanged since 1993, fail to cover rising costs, while states struggle with deferred repairs and limited revenue. Road conditions have declined, with significant variation between states.