Not even government agencies are immune to the stagnant economy. Many state departments of transportation are struggling or treading water, and while there are exceptions, few see 2011 as being a key turnaround year. According to a Roads & Bridges survey of government officials, the vast majority-90%-described their state's current funding for roads and bridges as fair at best. More than half-53%-said the economic conditions were poor. The forecast is not much brighter when it comes to DOT employment. Only 7% of those surveyed said their DOT plans to add employees in the coming year, while a quarter predict cutting staff.
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