‘Cuz they left the disbursement of funds up to the states and local communities that got them.
IIRC, one community used their funds to re-pave tennis courts ...
Here where I live a brand-new pedestrian bridge was built to span a busy intersection. It came complete with elaborate handrails on both the staircases and long handicap ramps on each side. It is beautiful, a work of art, probably costing several million dollars.
What is irritating is there is an existing crosswalk near it by which one can easily cross the street. The new bridge has been “in operation” since early June, I drive under it twice daily, and so far I’ve counted a total of three people using it, and two of them were walking together.
$2MM in stimulus money went to build a fence around our fairgrounds. Thanks taxpayers for the fancy fence!