AGC: 78% of Voters Want a New Federal Highway, Bridge & Transit Funding Bill Before Current Law Expires

July 8, 2026 — According to a recent poll from the Associated Builders and Contractors of America (AGC), 78% of American voters want Congress to pass a new federal highway, bridge and transit bill before the current law expires on Sept. 30. The new polling includes national responses and breakout responses for each state.

“Voters across both parties understand the connection between transportation investment, economic growth and job creation and want Congress to pass a new transportation bill before the deadline,” said Jeffrey Shoaf, the association’s chief executive officer. “They want safer roads, less congestion and increased investment in the infrastructure in their communities.”  

Shoaf noted that 78% of voters say passing a new surface transportation bill on time should be a national priority. He added that 76% of voters report they are more likely to support a member of Congress who helps get the new transportation bill completed. And 80% of voters want Congress to make sure it invests as much or more than currently in roads, bridges and transit systems when it passes the next bill, according to the polling.

Shoaf noted that one reason so many voters likely support passing a new highway bill is because 55% of registered voters have experienced at least one road, bridge or traffic problem in the past two months. This includes 27% of voters who report having a vehicle damaged by a pothole during that time.

Association officials added that three-quarters of voters agree that officials need to do more to make highway work zones safer by allowing advanced safety precautions such as barriers and speed cameras to protect workers. The association commissioned the survey of more than 10,000 voters across the country, with breakout data for every state, in partnership with Morning Consult. Shoaf added that the poll is one of the largest public opinion studies on highway reauthorization conducted in recent months.

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