Yes. Infrastructure is the governments primary job. To be spending less than 3% on infrastructure is a travesty. But politicians would rather spend our taxes on "feel good" (read "stay in power") projects like art work and housing for the people who don't want to work!
Our economic system propels itself pretty well if the government builds the tools of capitalist infrastructure: bridges, roads, airports, police, and a minimal safety net for the disadvantaged and disabled. The problem is that the Democrat Party has reversed the prioritys; pandering to the special interest groups of the disadvantaged and disabled and adding a huge list of new special interests - blacks, hispanics, pacific islanders, victims of abuse, victims of victimhood....etc. They have lost sight of the importance of infrastructure. Thus....the economy of Calif is in the tank because there seems to be no limit on the amount of taxes paid by the few left doing productive work the special interest groups can consume!!
You couldn't be more mistaken!