Velázquez Announces New Transportation, Climate Investments Headed to New York Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia Velazquez announced that New York will receive $257,806,980 in funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide New Yorkers with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments in cleaner, more convenient transportation options for New Yorkers," said Velázquez. "This much 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 legislation, 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 New York 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 New York's clean transportation infrastructure, this funding will help reduce our reliance on foreign energy and protect working families from rising costs," said Velazquez. "As these investments reach New York communities, I will continue to remain focused on fighting to lower costs, grow paychecks, and creating jobs for working families.