Infrastructure Package to Benefit California in Many Ways

The congressional passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure investments and jobs act bill package will help to create quality jobs for Californians, support the modernization of key state infrastructure, improve transportation systems and help fund the expansion of a zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement about the bill’s passing.

“President Biden understands the need to build a climate-resilient future, and the infrastructure package passed by Congress builds on California’s unprecedented investments to maintain and modernize the state,” said Newsom. “This historic infrastructure package stands to accelerate investments in our clean transportation infrastructure, help mitigate some of the worst impacts of climate change and accelerate new projects that will create thousands of jobs.”

With the legislation, California expects to receive:

• $25.3 billion for federal aid highway-apportioned programs, and $4.2 billion for bridge replacement and repairs for five years
• $9.45 billion spread over five years to improve public transportation options across the state
• $384 million spread over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state and the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging
• A minimum of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state
• $84 million spread over five years to protect against wildfires and $40 million to protect against cyberattacks
• $3.5 billion spread over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure clean, safe drinking water for California communities
• $1.5 billion for infrastructure development for airports spread over five years