Some progress, but many states are doing more of the same
So where do things stand on climate and equity after two years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law? So far, $256 billion in infrastructure funding has already been awarded to states, cities, counties, transit agencies, tribes, and other entities for transportation projects.
The DOT is using the authority laid out in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to administer many innovative programs. Among the highlights of the bill are the Carbon Reduction Program, which provides $6.4 billion in funding for states to reduce transportation emissions and create transportation carbon reduction plans, and the RAISE grants, which support the construction and repair of our transportation networks in a sustainable and equitable way. In its first year, the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program funded projects in 45…