"US Department of Transportation Allocates $3.3 Billion for Community-Reconnecting Projects in Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America Agenda"
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a historic $3.3 billion investment in 132 projects across 41 states and Washington, DC to reconnect communities that were previously divided by transportation infrastructure. The funding, part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, aims to address the historical impact of transportation decisions that have left neighborhoods without direct access to essential services. Projects include capping highways, adding new transit routes, sidewalks, bridges, and bike lanes. The grants are part of the Justice40 Initiative, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and advancing equity and environmental justice. This investment is 18 times larger than previous years, and the programs are part of the Department’s commitment to supporting marginalized communities and strengthening equitable development.