Support for infrastructure historically has been a nonpartisan issue, both in the halls of Congress and in cities, towns and counties across the nation. Across every level of government, construction of roads, bridges, highways — including the interstates — airports, water and wastewater treatment facilities increasingly brought levels of infrastructure service up and user costs down. Interstate commerce exploded, raising living standards and boosting consumer confidence. For elected officials, it was easy and fun to support infrastructure.
