GA U.S. House District issued the following announcement on Apr. 22.
Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that Georgia will receive more than $210 million in funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide Georgians with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.
“Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments in cleaner, more convenient transportation options for Georgians,” said Rep. Johnson. “This deeply needed funding will slash commute times, lower costs for working families, combat harmful carbon pollution and support good-paying, union jobs. I’m proud to have voted for this critical victory for Georgians, and I will continue partnering with our state and local leaders to put these game-changing investments to work.”
The investments total more than $6.4 billion across the country and are administered under the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, a new initiative established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As working families grapple with Putin’s Price Hike at the pump, this funding will allow Georgia to deliver more transportation alternatives and reduce commute times. These funds can be invested in a range of eligible projects, including:
• Public transit services
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Traffic flow improvements
• Congestion management technology
• Pedestrian and cycle trails
“By strengthening Georgia’s clean transportation infrastructure, this funding will help reduce our reliance on foreign energy and protect working families from rising costs,” said Rep. Johnson. “As these investments reach Georgia communities, Congressional Democrats remain laser-focused on fighting Putin’s Price Hike: lowering costs, growing paychecks and creating jobs For The People.”
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