>We need the government to maintain the infrastructure.

Mfw I literally can't remember a time that the government paid to renew the pavements where I am. If you are lucky, they will fill in pot holes on the pavements... but no guarantee that it will be evenly filled in so it remains a tripping hazard.

I guess they never promised to renew the pavements, just the roads. Then they wonder why people don't want to walk if they can help it.