The forecast for rural arterial lane-miles in the U.S. from 2024 to 2028 indicates a slight, consistent decline. This is apparent from projections showing a downward trend, starting at 525.08 thousand lane-miles in 2024 and decreasing to 523.31 by 2028. Looking at these figures relative to 2023 is crucial for understanding this path, though specific 2023 data is not provided here, the decline trend remains significant. Year-on-year variations show a consistent decrease, averaging around -0.1% per year, signifying a slow but steady reduction in lane-miles.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes impacting road maintenance or expansions, demographic shifts influencing rural area traffic demands, and technological advances in infrastructure management which may either reverse or accelerate this trend.
