Funding to Fix Broken Bridges Headed to NC Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

[littlemissmartypants]

https://www.ncdp.org/press/funding-to-fix-broken-bridges-headed-to-nc-thanks-to-president-bidens-bipartisan-infrastructure-law/

North Carolina is receiving more than $91 million to repair and rebuild 1,460 bridges in poor condition in Fiscal Year 2022 and $456.8 million over five years.

The Department of Transportation today launched the historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Administered by the Federal Highway Administration, the program is the largest dedicated bridge investment since the interstate highway system, providing $26.5 billion to states across the country in addition to the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over five years. Tribal transportation facilities will be provided $825 million.

In North Carolina, $91.4 million will be allocated in Fiscal Year 2022 and $456.8 million over five years to repair and rebuild the 1,460 bridges in poor condition across the Tar Heel State. While the entire North Carolina Democratic congressional delegation voted to pass President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, every Republican U.S. House Member from North Carolina opposed the historic legislation. Republican candidates for U.S. Senate Ted Budd, Pat McCrory, and Mark Walker all oppose the infrastructure investments, too.

“Bridges are essential for getting North Carolinians safely to work, school and transporting goods to businesses across rural, suburban, urban, and tribal communities in our state. Unfortunately, many bridges in North Carolina today are in desperate need of repair. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing critical funding to modernize North Carolina’s infrastructure for future generations. It’s a shame Republicans from the U.S. House delegation in North Carolina and U.S. Senate candidates Ted Budd, Pat McCrory, and Mark Walker all opposed this vital funding,” said North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Bobbie Richardson.

Click here for more on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will impact North Carolina. (PDF)

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[msongs]

1. let us hope all the elected dems in NC are making ahuge deal of thing nt

[elleng]

2. This information is brought to you by:

The North Carolina Democratic Party
https://www.ncdp.org/
220 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27603
P.O. Box 1926 Raleigh NC 27602
VOTER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE: 1-833-VOTE4NC
[e-mail]
Office: 919-821-2777


SAY IT LOUD!

[littlemissmartypants]

4. ❤

[PortTack]

3. Ppl say Dems aren't good at messaging...sounds pretty good to me!

[elleng]

5. Has to be spread around;

I just posted it @ FB.

Everyone has to do similar.

[PortTack]

7. FYI: the news about the infrastructure rebuilding bridges appeared in several newspapers

Across the nation...I’d call that spreading it around. View the DU link below to view the colorized ads that appeared!

Local papers across the country celebrating Biden's infrastructure law sending $26 Billion .."

THANK YOU, PRESIDENT BIDEN !! 💙



@BidensWork
Local papers across the country celebrating Biden's infrastructure law sending $26 Billion to repair nearly 45,000 bridges nationwide.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216258655

[elleng]

8. Thanks

[modrepub]

6. Better Track Where That $ Goes

I'm cynical about highway funding. Wouldn't be surprised if the bulk of the money is funneled to rural Republican areas and not where most of the traffic is. That's how my state works. The amount of roads per person is skewed rural so the bulk of the money doesn't go where traffic volumes are highest.

In my state, lots of rural areas build over inflated road infrastructure in the name of economic development. The local tax base can't maintain the structures so state money is then funneled for maintenance taking it away from areas with more traffic and traffic problems.

You know, if the Repubs vote against an infrastructure bill then they shouldn't lay claim to any of the funds. It's not like the people in these area will ever vote Democratic.