As Federal Infrastructure Funding Wanes, States Face New Budget Choices
Pew research examines what the end of pandemic-era funding could mean for transportation and water investments
Despite historic federal investments provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the American Rescue Plan Act, and other COVID-19 pandemic-era programs, substantial infrastructure needs remain nationwide.
But now those funding streams are expiring, and policymakers face a new challenge: managing long-term infrastructure needs with less federal support and increasing fiscal pressure. Moving forward, state and local governments will need to sustain critical investments, meet maintenance obligations, and balance competing budget priorities.
The research and analysis collected here examine these challenges and what they could mean for roadways, transit, and water systems. They also explore how states can prepare for funding uncertainty, address persistent maintenance backlogs, and make strategic decisions about infrastructure investments as federal aid shifts.
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