Yesterday, the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF) was signed into law! Here is what we know so far about what this new funding will mean for NY:
- $10 billion for the MTA
- $5 billion dedicated to replacing public transportation like buses with zero-emission vehicles, including electric school buses
- $8 billion boost to the long-stalled Gateway Project, which includes the new Hudson River tunnel, as well as repairs to existing tubes ravaged by Hurricane Sandy
- $15 billion carved out within the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to replace lead service lines
- $10 billion in grants to address emerging contaminants
- Billions of dollars in funding to remediate pollution throughout New York
Working to ensure this influx of new federal infrastructure money is spent smartly on projects that build a more equitable and sustainable city is a top priority for me as the next Comptroller. Help me understand where you’d like BIF money spent in your neighborhood!
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What infrastructure needs updating in your neighborhood? |
The infrastructure bill is a once in a generation investment in critical infrastructure our country and our communities need to fix aging roads and bridges, modernize our railways, expand internet access, and improve transit. But getting it passed is just the beginning.
Getting these funds out the door and shovels in the ground will take some time — and how we spend the money matters. Will we invest in the resilient infrastructure that we need to prevent future climate disasters? Can we improve contracting and procurement so that projects get done on time and on budget? Do the projects we fund pay their workers a living wage?
Those imperatives will be top of mind for me as I work with local and federal officials to ensure the new funding is spent wisely.
Share your goals for new infrastructure funding!
Thank you for your input!
With hope,
Brad
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