Every State Will See Tangible Benefits from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill/IIJA)
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Every State Will See Tangible Benefits from the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill/IIJA)
Updated September 10, 2021
Alabama
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a five-year funding program which allows the State of
Alabama to better budget for a stable and consistent plan to replace, repair, and enhance our transportation
network as well as other State infrastructure. In addition, Alabama relies heavily on the formula-based
apportionments that we have received in past transportation acts. The IIJA maintains this important feature while
providing a much needed and substantial increase in highway and bridge funding. In addition, with the inclusion of
new bridge supplemental and discretionary funding provisions, Alabama could greatly accelerate our bridge
replacement and rehabilitation program to replace or repair many of our “fair” and “poor” rated structures. For
instance, an excellent candidate would be the estimated $35 to $40 million bridge replacement over the Tensaw-
Spanish River on SR-16 (US-90) in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Furthermore, the State will also benefit from other
areas that are included in the IIJA that involve funding for port improvements, dam upgrades and replacements,
transit, etc.
Alaska
Alaska is a state still in the development stage of our transportation system. While the rest of the country was
building the interstate system, we were recovering from the 1964 earthquake. Alaska is both blessed and cursed by
our geography. Blessed by its expanse and beauty, and cursed by the vast distances Alaskan’s must travel. After we
began to build our surface transportation network, along came the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered
Species Act, NEPA and numerous other federal requirements for developing transportation projects. IIJA comes at
an opportune time to help provide many badly needed transportation improvements and rebuild our economy and
construction economy.
Arkansas
The bipartisan infrastructure bill, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), will not only
provide funding stability for the next 5 years, it will also increase Arkansas’ share of Federal funding by
approximately $200 million annually. This funding, when combined with the additional State funding recently
authorized, will be used to expand or accelerate the Renew AR Highways program.
Thanks to the support of our Governor, Legislature and ultimately the Citizens of Arkansas, we will have an
additional $300 million in State funding available annually beginning in 2023. The Renew AR Highways program was
developed to show how our State and Federal funds will be used to benefit all the citizens of Arkansas over the next
10 years. This plan allocated 76% of the available Federal and State funding toward system preservation, which
includes over 7,000 miles of highways and Interstates along with replacing or repairing structurally deficient and
posted bridges and needed safety improvements across the entire State. The remaining 24% was allocated to
address capital and capacity needs across the State, including portions of Future Interstate 49 in western Arkansas,
Future Interstate 69 in southern Arkansas, Future Interstate 57 in northeast Arkansas, and Interstate 40 between
North Little Rock and West Memphis. It also includes improvements to portions of the U.S. Highway 412 corridor
across the northern portion of the State, Highway 112 in northwest Arkansas, U.S. Highway 82 in southern Arkansas,
a new connection to the Northwest Arkansas National Airport, as well as addressing many other capital and capacity
needs in Arkansas.
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In summary, the increased State funding approved at the State level combined with an increase in Federal funds as
proposed by the IIJA will greatly benefit the citizens of Arkansas by expanding and/or accelerating the Renew AR
Highways program
California
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) applauds the efforts this year to enact infrastructure
investments with the U.S. House-passage of the Invest in America Act (U.S. House IIAA) and the U.S. Senate-passage
of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (U.S. Senate IIJA). Thank you for advancing these once in a generation
investments in transportation infrastructure to modernize the funding platform and directly address safety,
resiliency, carbon reduction, and equity for all. The U.S. House IIAA and U.S. Senate IIJA answer our call for increased
federal investment in transportation infrastructure—in partnership with our ongoing investments—for the benefit
of the whole country and to address significant state transportation system needs. We think both contain important
provisions that would provide historic transportation infrastructure investments prioritized here in California that
advance equity and racial justice throughout our economy. Additionally, they would provide significant investments
in California’s roads and bridges, improve safety, modernize transit, and facilitate our state’s conversion to clean
energy vehicles. These investments would allow us to meet the expanding needs of our transportation system
related to climate change mitigation and resiliency, transportation equity, safety, and increasing multimodal
options, especially in transit and active transportation. Caltrans stands ready to assist Congress and the
Administration on the final provisions of the bills and to promptly enact an historic important infrastructure
package.
Colorado
Colorado strongly supports the swift passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This legislation has
the potential to bring billions of dollars to a state that has a large and complex transportation system spanning from
the mountains to the plains, urban to rural, and sun to snow. The state’s population is growing rapidly, straining our
aging infrastructure. This growth has emphasized the need for improved multimodal options to decrease congestion
and combat greenhouse gas emissions. The provisions in the IIJA that improve and encourage the use of electric
vehicles (EVs) will help Colorado reach goals identified in a statewide greenhouse gas reduction plan. We are also
encouraged by the substantial amount of passenger rail funding which will help us begin work on our Front Range
Passenger Rail system.
Over the past several years, Colorado has done extensive outreach to communities across the state, listening to
their transportation priorities and concerns. With this input, a 10-year prioritized list of projects has been
established. The 10-year list reflects good planning and community priorities. Funds from the IIJA will be dispatched
quickly and equitably across the state to build these much-needed projects. Colorado continues to support a
targeted change to the highway formula to ensure states get a 100% rate of return from the HTF, and we are ready
to put all additional funds the IIJA will distribute to work and we ask the United States House of Representatives to
move quickly to pass this once in a generation investment into our transportation systems.
Connecticut
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a $5.38 billion federal investment in Connecticut’s transportation
infrastructure and systems - $1.62 billion increase for Connecticut over the FAST Act - and makes more than $100
billion in competitive federal transportation grants available for Connecticut to pursue.
The bill will enable Connecticut to repair and rebuild our roads and bridges and invest in major projects with safety,
equity, resiliency, and sustainability at the core. IIJA will help bring the Northeast Corridor, including Connecticut’s
rail assets, into a state-of-good repair and advance Governor Ned Lamont’s Time for CT Rail Plan. The legislation
fundamentally moves Connecticut forward in reducing transportation emissions and accelerating investments in a
cleaner, more equitable and resilient transportation system in full alignment with the Transportation and Climate
Initiative (TCI).
2A multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill provides Connecticut with the continuity and stability crucial
to planning and investment for the immediate and future needs of our bridges and highways, rail and transit
systems, and ports and waterways.
Delaware
The First State is excited to be supporting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This five-year funding
program will provide Delaware with an additional $500M to support our focus on increasing safety, maintaining a
state of good repair of our existing infrastructure, making investments in transit and creating an infrastructure
network that serves all modes and connects communities. With the formula allocation of funding for EV charging
infrastructure, DelDOT will be able to advance our state’s goal of reducing emissions and improving air quality with
the electrification of our infrastructure. Lastly, with the continuation of discretionary funding, Delaware has the
opportunity to advance several congestion management and safety projects throughout our state.
District of Columbia
With additional transportation investments through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the District
Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be able to ensure its bridges maintain a state of good repair. The District
has several bridges in need of major rehabilitation including the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, which carries
traffic for Interstate-66 and Route 50, and other principal arterial bridges H Street NE that runs behind Washington
Union Station and Benning Road SE that connects communities across the Anacostia River. The stability and
certainty offered with a new transportation bill will bolster investments Mayor Bowser has made to implement bus
only lanes and safe bicycle facilities across the District to improve the multi-modal transportation network. DDOT is
also implementing new trail connections to further enhance the multi-modal transportation network and offer more
equitable active transportation accessibility for residents to get to work or recreation facilities, such as the National
Arboretum. DDOT will also utilize the IIJA funds meet its commitments on Transportation Performance Management
(TMP) measures to ensure the pavement conditions meet or exceed our targets. DDOT will also take advantage of
the additional discretionary grant opportunities to meet its goals to convert our bus fleet to 100% electric by 2027
and meet one of our long-range plan goals to ensure there is a network of EV charging stations to meet the demand
and encourage conversion to electric vehicles.
Florida
The IIJA is estimated to bring more than $16.3 billion in transportation funds to Florida over the next five years. The
IIJA makes significant progress on overall funding and wisely uses the existing formulas. Florida’s levels of federal
formula highway funding is expected to increase by over $600 million per year to about $2.6 billion annually or
$13.1 billion over the five-year life of the IIJA.
Modal benefits to Florida under IIJA include:
Aviation: Of the $15 billion provided for formula-driven airport grants for AIP projects, Florida should receive
approximately $180 million per year for the next 5 years.
Transit: Florida is expected to receive $2.6 billion, or 4.11 percent of the $64 billion formula funding over the
next five years.
Rail: $28 Billion for the National Network will give Florida more opportunities to develop and enhance
passenger rail services, specifically, access to $12 Billion for intercity passenger rail.
Freight: Increasing the critical freight corridors mileage will give Florida more flexibility to build a more
comprehensive freight network which directly contributes to more funding for truck parking locations.
Georgia
It is essential to Georgia that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) become law as soon as possible. The
IIJA will increase investment in transportation throughout the state of Georgia impacting each of our 14
congressional districts as required by Georgia’s Congressional balancing law. The 21% increase in highway formula
funding will allow GDOT to advance critical projects sooner including safety improvements to save lives, corridor
widenings to relieve congestion, and new by-passes to redirect the ever-growing volume of freight out of downtown
areas. Freight is central to Georgia’s economic future and staying the number #1 place to do business. The IIJA
includes significant investments to strategically improve the movement of freight from increasing funds to replace
3local bridges to creating new programs to replace at grade railroad crossings with grade-separated crossings—
improving safety and providing much needed relief to small and large communities plagued with persistently
blocked crossings. Further, the 27% increase in formula transit funding to the State of Georgia will be
transformational as Georgia continues its all of the above modal strategy including innovative bus rapid transit
paired with the state’s growing system of managed lanes providing Georgians with a choice on how best for them to
commute.
Hawaii
The State of Hawaii is in strong support of the improvements the legislation will bring to our State and Local
infrastructure as it provides streamlined project delivery processes, reliable funding we can build a program on for
the next 5 years, opportunities to compete for additional funding for transformative initiatives, and the ability to
focus on improving the safety, reliability and level of maintenance of the system that we have while still having the
funding to transform the system to meet future needs.
Hawaii DOT has pushed the majority of its federal and state funding into improving the condition of the highway and
roads system to improve the safe and efficient movement of our residents, visitors, and commerce. While doing so,
we have invested our limited funding into planning for and mitigating impacts of sea level rise and climate change,
greening its construction and maintenance programs, converting to renewable energy, and improving broadband
connectivity in underserved communities. However, due to limited funding, we just don’t have the funds to move
forward on projects that will significantly improve the quality of life for our residents and visitors. Projects that
would move forward immediately with IIJA would improve reliability and connectivity where roads are impacted
daily by shoreline erosion and expected to be inundated by sea level rise (Honoapiilani Highway Relocation, Olowalu
to Ukumehame - $90 mil; Farrington Highway Realignment – Makaha Surfing Beach - $75 mil; ), and increase the
availability of affordable housing and improve multi-modal connectivity (Farrington Highway Widening – Fort
Barrette to Fort Weaver - $120 mil; Waiale Road Extension - $35 mil; Poipu Road Safety and Mobility project - $25
mil: Ala Wai Ped/Bike Crossing - $25 mil).
The State of Hawaii has taken tremendous strides in identifying the needs of the system, revising processes to
ensure efficient delivery, training staff and consultants to ensure sufficient resourcing, and setting policies to
prioritize equity, environment, energy, and sustainability. Please assist us with the funding necessary to move
forward on the significant projects that would be transformative and momentous in developing the system our
State needs in the future by supporting the IIJA legislation.
Illinois
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance,
modernize and transform our state and national multimodal infrastructure system. With the passage of Rebuild
Illinois in 2019, Gov. JB Pritzker laid the groundwork for the largest infrastructure investment in Illinois’ history,
dedicating $33 billion to substantially address all modes of transportation in the state. Because of this investment,
Illinois is in an optimal position to maximize investment from the IIJA.
The multimodal nature of both Rebuild Illinois and the IIJA will result in state revenues complementing federal
investment to fund meaningful multimodal projects throughout Illinois – projects already identified through
substantial stakeholder input and included in IDOT’s modal plans. These projects will maintain existing roads,
improve bridges, better connect communities, protect vulnerable users, address climate issues and ultimately
provide a better system for all. They include projects with national, regional and local significance, such as the
CREATE rail program, passenger rail expansions, bridge reconstructions and repairs, roadway maintenance, and
transit system electrification.
Together, Rebuild Illinois and the IIJA will provide the policies and funding necessary to maintain, modernize and
grow our nationally critical transportation network, creating a system that supports all modes of transportation,
improves the economy, enhances quality of life, and proactively addresses system resiliency and climate change.
4Indiana
Indiana’s transportation network, consisting of 5,712 state-maintained bridges and 29,084 state mainline miles, is
one of the state’s most critical and valuable assets and is maintained by The Indiana Department of Transportation
(INDOT). INDOT also provides funds and technical assistance to 63 public transit systems across Indiana, with more
than 36.6 million passenger trips annually. The responsibility is great and therefore so is the need for adequate
funding to ensure the Crossroads of America are capable for those in Indiana and the millions passing through
annually, carrying goods and people.
During the past four years, both Indiana state lawmakers and INDOT proved their commitment to these assets. In
2017, Indiana state lawmakers showed infrastructure as a priority through House Enrolled Act 1002 which provided
the largest investment in state and local infrastructure in the state’s history. As a result of the landmark law, INDOT
set a 20-year road and bridge goal to get 95% of roads and 97% of bridges in good or fair condition. This will
enhance Indiana’s economic competitiveness and deliver great service to those who need the Hoosier state to
provide a quality road network. House Enrolled Act 1002 allowed Indiana to better take care of what we have and
plan for the future through increased funding for INDOT to care for our infrastructure. However, a passing glance at
the projections for electric vehicle usage and production illustrates the imperative need to look to the future.
Through possible funding provided by the IIJA, as well as studies funded through the IIJA for alternative funding
sources for future highway needs, INDOT would receive further assistance in building and maintaining Indiana roads,
bridges and transit to keep people and freight moving for the next 20 years and beyond.
Iowa
The state of Iowa and Iowa Department of Transportation have focused on identifying and addressing statewide
infrastructure needs in a coordinated multi-agency effort. The priority infrastructure needs in Iowa range from
rehabilitating and modernizing the Upper Mississippi River Lock and Dam system, replacing an outdated and
congested airport terminal at the Des Moines International Airport, expanding rural broadband, making
improvements to the Interstate 380 corridor, addressing poor bridge conditions, and enhancing multimodal
connections. Actions have been taken at the state level to support these initiatives but additional federal investment
is required to accelerate and support those benefits that will grow not only Iowa’s economy but also the nation’s. As
a producer state, Iowa’s advantage is low-cost/efficient multimodal transportation and increased investment is vital
to retain that advantage to remain competitive in the world economy.
Kansas
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is critical to meeting the transportation needs of Kansas. Last year
Kansas passed the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) which sets forth a blueprint for transportation
improvements for the next 10 years. This summer the first $750 million in projects were announced to begin
construction over the next couple years. Consistent federal funding over the next five years is needed to keep these
transportation improvements moving. Additionally, Kansas has almost 1300 bridges in poor condition that need to
be repaired or replaced.
The IIJA also allows Kansas to continue to offer the federal fund exchange program providing many smaller cities
and rural counties to make transportation improvements they otherwise might not be able to do. For example,
projects like county road and bridge improvements vital to the movement of Kansas agricultural products to the
marketplace are representative of the projects funded through our exchange program.
A modern transportation system moves people, freight, and technology. Broadband internet is necessary for
Kansans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, provide health care and stay connected.
Investments in a robust broadband system will also improve safety by supporting improved technology in vehicles.
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is committed to keeping Kansans as safe as possible and the
economy moving. The passage of the IIJA will help the IKE program shape the future of transportation
and everything that depends on it in Kansas.
5Kentucky
Kentucky’s transportation programs, projects and initiatives require vision, planning, and predictable, reliable
funding to be successful. The long-term, formula federal funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
is critical to Kentucky’s ability to deliver a safe and efficient transportation system that Kentuckians can count on for
economic opportunity and improvements to their quality of life. The funding in the IIJA could help us deliver critical
mobility improvements such as the Interstate 71/75 Ohio River Crossing (Brent Spence Bridge) companion structure,
the I-69 Ohio River Crossing at Henderson/Evansville, and continuing improvements to the Mountain Parkway in
eastern Kentucky. In addition, there are multiple Highway Plan projects throughout Kentucky that would benefit
from passage of the IIJA.
Provisions within the IIJA would help Kentucky expedite delivery of a more robust asset management program for
improving the condition of Kentucky’s bridges and pavements, improve safety through increased funding and
flexibility, improve the resiliency of our infrastructure from flooding and other disaster-related events and move
more quickly from project planning to construction through the streamlining of federal requirements. The equity
provisions in the IIJA are long overdue and the emphasis on electric vehicle accommodation would help Kentucky
more fully embrace climate change and air quality issues. Kentuckians would also see benefits from investments in
non-highway modes of transportation, such as increased access and reliability of transit and improved safety and
reliability at both commercial and general aviation airports.
Predicable, reliable funding is the foundation of the success for transportation in Kentucky, and the IIJA would help
us continue to deliver quality transportation all across the Commonwealth.
Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was instrumental in gathering bipartisan
support for this bill in the Senate, and we are grateful for his hard work, as Louisiana is set to receive nearly $6
billion over the next five years from the IIJA. Louisiana will be able to close the gap in funding major projects and
allow the state to advance several much-needed major road and bridge projects impacting urban and rural resident.
Of Louisiana’s 610 structurally deficient bridges, a notable example is the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles.
This bridge, older than the interstate carries nearly 60,000 vehicles per day, and is an example of a mega
infrastructure project that would benefit from the formula funds and potentially the discretionary funds in the
IIJA. The agriculture, petrochemical, and tourism industries will greatly benefit from additional road and bridge
repairs that will improve the condition of the existing system and remove load-postings. The IIJA address resiliency
and will triple the miles of roads that are repeatedly inundated with water.
Other areas in which the IIJA will benefit Louisiana are the expansion of our Highway Safety Program helping to
decreasing fatalities and serious injuries. IIJA also present opportunities to improve of our public transportation
infrastructure such as commuter rail and the rapid development of the network of electric vehicle charging stations.
Most importantly, the IIJA will provide jobs to our citizens, marking a decrease in our state’s 6.9% unemployment
rate.
Maine
Maine could receive about $1.3 billion in core federal highway and bridge program formula funding through FY 2026
and an additional $225 million in dedicated bridge funding over the same period. In the first year, Maine would
receive an additional $50 million in federal formula funding (a 25% increase). The American Society of Civil
Engineers gave Maine a C- grade on its recent infrastructure report card. Maine could compete for $12.5 billion in
funds from the Bridge Investment Program and $16 billion for major projects with substantial economic benefits.
Maine has 315 bridges and 1,438 miles of highway in poor condition. This funding could be central to meeting
Maine’s unmet infrastructure needs. Maine’s roads and bridges, which have been chronically underfunded, had a
reported unmet need of about $200 million in 2020. Additionally, we are experiencing construction cost increases.
6Looking beyond the infrastructure needs of roads and bridges, Maine would receive $19 million over five years to
expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the state. Almost half of Maine’s transit vehicles are past their
useful life. Based on formula funds in the bill, Maine could get $241 million over five years to improve public
transportation options. Maine would receive $25 million for our airports to pursue important projects like rebuilding
or extending runways and taxiways or expanding terminals. Our communities and villages throughout Maine could
see vital safety and infrastructure improvements for all system users, including bicyclist and pedestrians.
Maryland
Funding through the provisions of this bill would aggressively target MDOT’s state of good repair backlog and
facilitate key transportation initiatives state-wide. This state of good repair backlog includes $4B for MDOT SHA, $2B
for MDOT MTA, and over $1B for MDOT MPA, MAA, and MVA.
For MDOT State Highway Administration, the bill will provide substantial funding to rehabilitate and resurface roads,
address poor rated bridges, deliver key safety and mobility projects, and provide transportation system
management and operations technology projects. The bill will also allow us to address climate change resiliency by
making a significant investment in addressing our drainage system state of good repairs needs. These funds will be
crucial to addressing state-of-good-repair needs on the national highway system in Maryland, particularly in the
areas of bridge condition, paving, and drainage. The bill will provide additional funding over five years through the
Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection and Construction Program to maintain and improve
the condition of Maryland’s Federal-aid and off-system bridges. MDOT SHA will also receive funds under a new
formula program, the PROTECT program, to address challenges such as coastal inundation and resiliency projects.
Other programs, such as the Healthy Streets Program, Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants, the National Electric
Vehicle Formula Program, and the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects have the potential
to address active transportation projects, investments in highway safety, expanding Maryland’s alternative fuel
corridors, and improving opportunities for the efficient movement of goods in and through the state. Finally, the
funding would facilitate several essential highway modernization efforts, including: MD 4 Thomas Johnson Bridge, I-
81 Corridor Improvements, US 15 Frederick Freeway, TSMO System 1 – I-70 Corridor, I-95 Bridge Deck Overlays, MD
97 Montgomery Hills, and MD 5 Great Mills.
For MDOT Maryland Transit Administration, this state of good repair backlog includes Metro and Light Rail assets
that are beyond their useful life and require rehabilitation and/or replacement. This additional investment is needed
to ensure safety and address priorities such as the rehab and replacement of elevator, escalator, and facility assets
in poor condition. The funding also will help meet Maryland’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act commitments by
transitioning 50% of MDOT MTA’s fleet by 2030 and 95% by 2045. In addition, increased federal investment will
enable MDOT MTA to achieve the implementation milestones of the 25-year Central Maryland Regional Transit Plan
and 50-year Statewide Transit Plan. Finally, the funding would facilitate several essential transit modernization
efforts, including: the B&P tunnel, Penn Station Multi-Modal Access Project, and the East-West Priority Corridor.
For MDOT Maryland Port Authority, the provisions of this bill will provide substantial grant funding for a number of
activities for which Maryland and other states could compete. These grant programs target infrastructure
investments such as improving port facilities, operations, and infrastructure, or reducing or eliminating greenhouse
gas emissions near or within ports. The bill also includes substantial sums for the Army Corps of Engineers’ inland
waterways and coastal navigation programs, which are essential for improving and maintaining Maryland’s shipping
channels.
Massachusetts
The Senate passed bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a historic recognition of the vital
importance of investing in our nation’s physical infrastructure. By building on and dramatically increasing funding of
existing programs, the Act recognizes and bolsters the vital partnership between the federal and state governments.
The Act also creates numerous other opportunities for states and municipalities to seek discretionary funds for
projects and priorities that may have been out of reach at previous funding levels. The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts fully supports the IIJA and intends to maximize every opportunity the bill creates should it be passed
7in to law. The significant increase in traditional formula funds will allow us to work with our MPOs, municipalities,
regional transit authorities and airports to hasten the planning, design and construction of much needed
infrastructure projects from Pittsfield to Provincetown. Additionally, we will seek to tap into the $100 billion of
discretionary funds the bill makes available across all modes for planned as well as aspirational projects that will
have profound positive impact on congestion, safety, mobility and resiliency. Massachusetts is thankful for the IIJA’s
passage in the Senate and is hopeful that the House of Representatives will quickly act and pass the bill on to the
President for enactment.
Michigan
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is pleased that the Senate has passed the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bill not only provides critical funding stability to the department over the next
five years by reauthorizing surface transportation programs, it also advance appropriates programs that will help
MDOT build a more resilient, safe, and robust transportation network. Key to this is the notable increase in highway
funding. MDOT is contemplating several options for using the increased highway funds, including the following:
• Increasing road R&R and bridge investment on state trunkline to improve fair/poor conditions.
• Addressing state long-range transportation plan objectives, such as: decreasing freight bottlenecks, exploring
right-sizing solutions, improving active transportation facilities, and augmenting NHFP funding for freight and
rail.
• Investing in major projects that resolve unfunded interchange needs or unfunded needs related to frequent
urban flooding issues.
Minnesota
The IIJA will help Minnesota meet our transportation needs in many ways. The significant funding increase will help
us address our backlog of unfunded bridge needs. The new sustainability and climate resilience programs will
provide a planned, programmatic approach to identifying, designing and constructing projects for a transportation
system driven by cleaner energy. This bill also provides resources to help maintain both our existing transportation
system and emerging infrastructure needs. We support its passage and look forward to working with our federal
partners on its implementation.
Missouri
Funding
Missouri could see a 30 to 45 percent increase in funding to the core formula programs; $6.5 billion over the 5
years or $1.3 billion annually.
Missouri could also see an additional $100 million annually from the General Fund Supplemental Appropriation.
Project Delivery
Missouri could move forward with several unfunded needs and do more than short term maintenance of the
system – especially the Interstate System. Discretionary programs are appreciated but do present challenges
with application process and further reporting when grants received. Special programs present a question for
DOT’s on whether they choose to commit the resources to develop applications and complete for the funds.
IIJA could provide stability for five years to allow for more comprehensive planning for rebuilding and improving
corridors such as interstate system and allow states to better take care of all routes they are responsible for
that are federally eligible (i.e minor roadways).
Multimodal
The IIJA provides increased funding to improve highway/railroad crossings across the state through increased
funding for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants and the creation of the
Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program. Policy changes in Section 130 program include: removing the
requirement to spend 50 percent of the funds on protective devices; increase the federal share on projects
from 90 to 100 percent and increase the amount of incentive payments that can be used for an at-grade
8crossing closure from $7,500 to $100,000. These policy changes would allow Missouri to save on costs that will
allow increased funding that are critical for more complex and expensive projects.
IIJA provides increased funding for passenger rail service. Collectively, these changes will provide Missouri an
opportunity to expand passenger rail service. The changes in the Restoration and Enhancement grants to
provide six years of support instead of three years would be beneficial. The benefits of expanded passenger rail
service would reduce congestion along Missouri’s highways and provide alternative transportation for those
who can’t or would prefer not to drive.
Missouri transit is providing more than 60 million rides each year in every county in Missouri. Transit is
delivering to Missouri’s bottom line as well with an economic impact of more than $3.6 billion each year. This
legislation provides more than a 35 percent increase in public transportation formula funding in Missouri. This is
more than $676 million in Federal Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026. The rural set-aside for the Bus and Bus Facilities
(Section 5339) competitive grant increased from 10 percent to 15 percent.
IIJA includes $25 billion in airport investment nationally; Missouri’s allocation is still unknown at this
time. Missouri has aviation needs that surpass the available amount of funding.
Montana
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides critical investment in the Nation’s transportation
infrastructure. IIJA represents a nearly $170 million annual increase in Montana’s transportation programs
supporting jobs, economic opportunities, and the Montana Department of Transportation’s (MDT) commitment to
the safety of our traveling public. Safe and effective transportation systems are crucial for supporting the economic
viability and quality of life in rural states, and the IIJA formula-based approach recognizes the need for increased
investment in aging highways and bridges and provides funding stability which will allow MDT to make the most
optimal investment decisions in preserving and protecting our transportation infrastructure. Swift passage of a fully
funded multi-year transportation authorization bill is critical for Montana, and all of the states, for providing safe
and secure national transportation infrastructure.
Nevada
As one of the fastest growing states in the country, Nevada needs confidence and stability in federal infrastructure
funding to keep pace with our mounting needs. A multi-year bill such as the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act allows the Nevada Department of Transportation to have confidence in our capital program, which
allows for great efficiency, better coordination with Nevada’s counties and local partners, and provides our private
sector partners the confidence to hire more workers in Nevada. The increase in formula funding would also allow us
to accelerate critically needed major projects across the state, while also ensuring we efficiently maintain the assets
we already own. This five year bill provides clear direction on priorities while allowing states the flexibility and
funding certainty to meet existing needs and known state and local priorities. A multi-year bill has always been
NDOT’s top policy priority because without a stable funding source, we cannot efficiently plan, design and deliver
the transportation needs of our growing population.
New Jersey
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Act will give NJDOT additional resources to make the necessary
safety and operational improvements that our residents and travelers deserve. Federal funding will ensure the
replacement of a century year old rail tunnel critical to moving commuters and freight between the most densely
populated state in the country and the largest city in the United States. It will create new capacity for a crucial
section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) – the most heavily used passenger rail line in the country. Improvements to
our infrastructure will enable us to move goods safely and efficiently across the country, and in fact, around the
world, on our roads, over our bridges and tunnels, and through our airports and the largest port on the east coast,
Port Newark-Elizabeth. The new federal funds will go a long way to supporting our plans to award 60 new bridge
projects, millions of dollars in pavement preservation projects as well as ensure that our rail, maritime and aviation
assets will be first-in-class for decades to come. And these funds will provide good paying constructions jobs to tens
of thousands of New Jerseyans.
9New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is pleased with the efforts of Congress to pass new infrastructure
legislation. We are so close to the finish line on a monumental investment in modernizing our roads and bridges
while providing much needed broadband and climate initiatives. New Mexico is a rural state with over $5 billion
dollars of unfunded needs. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will bring increased funding and
stability to the NMDOT while provide many opportunities for economic development across both our urban and
rural local communities. NMDOT stands ready to utilize the funding immediately as we have a healthy shovel-ready
program primed to get the funding into projects and communities as soon as available. As safety is always our #1
priority, the additional investments that NMDOT is ready to implement with this new legislation will ultimately
reduce crashes and save lives on our roadways.
North Carolina
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will profoundly improve the quality of life for North Carolina citizens and
the economic vitality of our business community. This bill will address critical road and bridge needs, thus creating a
more resilient, safe, and efficient network. This transformational level of investment will enable the deployment of
intelligent transportation technologies and charging infrastructure to reduce the state’s carbon footprint while
expanding mobility options. Funding for airport capital needs doubles, transit fleets will become more dynamic and
electric, and project delays in our State Transportation Improvement Program will be reduced.
North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is supportive of the passage of a multi-year surface transportation
reauthorization and infrastructure bill that would provide a significant increase in funding for highways, highway
safety, and transit and would distribute funding primarily by formula for highway, highway safety and transit
programs. The timely passage of a bill would allow North Dakota to improve the safety, reliability and resiliency of
our transportation system while improving the economy of the state.
Ohio
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill/IIJA) allows Ohio to move our
transportation system forward in significant ways. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allows us to
confidently plan, design and construct projects by providing 5 years of stable funding. It provides a needed increase
in general federal formula funding which allows ODOT and its locals to accelerate and make new improvements to
many vital parts of our vast transportation system. This bill empowers Ohio to pursue various competitive grant
programs. These grants may serve as a funding source for important projects such as building a companion span to
the Brent Spence Bridge, which will provide needed capacity for the critical I-71/I-75 corridor for both local and
national traffic flowing to and from Ohio and Kentucky. It also seeks to improve federal processes like reducing
project development time by streamlining various procedures. IIJA will aid Ohio greatly in its ongoing mission to
keep its transportation system safe, in good repair and positioned to benefit Ohioans and the Great Lakes Region for
decades to come.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Transportation continues to closely monitor ongoing negotiations and actions on proposed federal
infrastructure funding under consideration by the U.S. Congress. With the increased federal transportation
investment proposed in the U.S. Senate’s bill, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation has identified nearly
$157 million in shovel-ready highway improvements in our Eight-year Construction Work Plan, including projects to
reconstruct bridges and interchanges, add paved shoulders to rural two-lane highways, and improve pavement
conditions statewide. Additional funding would also accelerate planned airport upgrades to support Oklahoma’s
growing aerospace sector, the state’s second-largest economic engine.
We are certainly optimistic about the progress being made on infrastructure discussions and welcome any
additional federal funding for transportation in Oklahoma. It is crucial that Congress act before the current federal
highway bill expires on Sept. 30 to ensure projects in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s eight-year plan
remain on schedule and can take full advantage of the prime construction season.
10Oregon
A total of about $1 billion in additional highway formula funding for Oregon over the next 5 years—a nearly 40%
increase in federal investment to preserve and improve roads, bridges, bike paths and sidewalks.
More than a quarter billion dollars in additional funding to preserve and replace our state's aging bridges. The
majority of ODOT's 2700 bridges are over 50 years old-- the age at which they should be heading toward
retirement— so Oregon’s bridges are reaching a point of rapid deterioration.
More than $50 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations as well as $82 million for a new Carbon
Reduction Program to help achieve Oregon’s climate commitments.
$94 million for a new program to enhance the transportation system’s resilience to natural disasters.
A 40% increase in annual public transportation funding—from $111 million statewide in FY 2021 to $156 million
statewide in FY 2026.
A huge amount of discretionary grant funding will offer opportunities to apply for key projects across the state
like the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvements Project, and more.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania DOT (PennDOT) is excited to see the momentum behind the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,
which is the largest investment in our infrastructure in decades. Investment in transportation and infrastructure
fosters innovation and leads to economic growth and connected communities. As the Keystone State, Pennsylvania
is uniquely positioned as a critical freight corridor, and increased investment in transportation infrastructure will
better position Pennsylvania as a key player in the global economy, supporting jobs and mobility for people and
goods. However, Pennsylvania is home to a vast but aging transportation network – roughly 40,000 miles of roads,
over 25,000 bridges, plus 34 fixed-route transit systems, 125 public-use airports, 243 private-use airports, 284
private-use heliports, three ports and the privately owned network of more than 5,600 miles of freight railroad lines
– and we currently have $9.3 billion in annual unmet needs across our state-maintained system alone, plus the
needs of locally-owned systems. These critical investments will help connect Pennsylvanians to opportunity and
each other.
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is on a Transportation Reform to improve the efficiency of our transportation services and the
performance of our highway system. According to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill/IIJA, Puerto Rico will be
positively impacted.
An annual funding increase of $180,199,000 between fiscal years 2022 and 2026 for the National Highway
System, adding eligibility for preventative maintenance for a portion of the allocation to Puerto Rico. The
increase in the Highway Program funds will aid Puerto Rico to accomplish the state-of-good repair of the
National Highway System, rehabilitate additional kilometers of roads and will allow new evacuation routes
in the north coast of the Island, where thousands of people are in high risk of flooding and tsunami waves
during the next five (5) years.
The grants for bus transit systems will assist Puerto Rico to continue investing in lower-emission buses and
vehicles. In addition, it will accelerate the development and implementation of a zero-emission fleet
transition plan.
Puerto Rico communication network is one of the most important elements to enhance technology
integration into the transportation system. The broadband grant program will facilitate a faster
achievement of the local goals established. A more reliable and efficient transportation system could be
possible by year 2026.
This bill will assign a portion for preventive maintenance of the roads. This will be of great benefit,
especially to increase the pavement life cycle for the roadway segments impacted during the past eight (8)
to ten (10) years. Through the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP), these funds will be
strategically allocated.
Rhode Island
11Some of the biggest benefits that IIJA will have for Rhode Island include:
Stable funding for the next five years, including more money for bridges, where Rhode Island is now ranked 3rd
from the bottom of states with bridges in Poor condition
New program offerings to support major capital investments and new discretionary opportunities
Significant investments in programs to support environmental resiliency, including money for municipalities
Broadband programs to close gaps in access to high speed internet, which will benefit RI from the urban core to
the outskirts; and
Investments in transit, including the Northeast Corridor (NEC), which will improve equity and direct resources to
support Amtrak modernization and rail bridge projects
South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is midway through a 10-year plan to rebuild South
Carolina’s infrastructure. If adopted, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will provide the SCDOT a
stable five-year federal funding source. This will provide predictability and continuity in funding as SCDOT advances
large projects like the I-26/I-20/I-126 interchange reconstruction in Columbia. It will compliment recent investments
in funding made possible by South Carolina’s 2017 Roads Bill to bring South Carolina’s infrastructure into a state of
good repair. The additional funds will help close gaps in our program to address congestion on our non-interstate
highways and modernize our bridge inventory. More importantly, it provides the regulatory consistency needed to
expeditiously move critical projects through the pipeline like the I-26/I-526 interchange project in Charleston.
South Dakota
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization and
infrastructure bill would provide critical fund stability to the state of South Dakota to address highways, bridges,
highway safety, and transit infrastructure needs. A key element of the reauthorization bill is for distribution of
federal highway funding to be in-line with historical formula funding levels. Speedy passage of a highway
reauthorization bill prior to the expiration of the FAST ACT, will guarantee that timely investment on highways and
transit infrastructure can occur. Addressing these needs now will enable the South Dakota Department of
Transportation (SDDOT) to continue to enhance our transportation system for our communities and users across
our state while simultaneously growing our economy.
Tennessee
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) satisfies the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) #1
Congressional priority for the past two years – passage of a long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill.
While TDOT appreciates the 1-year extension of the FAST Act and certainly prefers it to the short-term extensions of
the past, a stable, multi-year funding package is needed for predictability in long-term project planning – not only
for TDOT but also the contracting and consulting communities and their employees.
A second TDOT priority fulfilled in the legislation is to make the Section 130 Railway-Highway Grade Crossings
Program 100% federal share to allow communities in Tennessee to finally get these safety projects moving after
being unable to make the required match.
TDOT knows the transportation needs of every city and county in Tennessee and is also keenly aware that the
current funding levels are not keeping up. The increased funding in both the federal-aid highway apportionment and
bridge replacement programs in the IIJA will no doubt help in this regard and allow for an acceleration of projects
listed in the IMPROVE Act, the state’s highway funding bill passed by the state legislature in 2017.
Based on formula funding alone over the 5-year life of the IIJA, Tennessee will receive:
$5.8 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs. This represents an increase of approximately $1.35
billion in federal-aid highway apportionment to TDOT over five years.
12 $302 million for bridge replacement. This is a new bridge program providing an additional $60 million per year
on average. TDOT can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant
bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial
economic benefits to communities.
$630 million to improve public transportation options across the state.
$88 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the state. This is a new
program providing an additional $17.6 million per year on average. Tennessee will also have the opportunity to
apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.
$300 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years.
Texas
Texas is a fast-growing state with many transportation needs that we are committed to addressing. We will continue
to monitor the bill’s progress as it heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for its consideration. We hope to see
infrastructure legislation enacted that will best support our state's vital transportation system with the flexibility
required to meet the vast and diverse challenges we face. We appreciate that the bridge funding formula is more
favorable for Texas than in previous bills and can put the more than $1 Billion in funding over current levels to good
use in achieving our mission of Connecting You With Texas.
Utah
Utah’s program to strategically invest funding to proactively preserve, rehabilitate and reconstruct bridges within
the state has kept most bridges in good condition. Even with that effort, there are approximately 125 Utah bridges
in poor condition. Most of those poor-rated bridges are on local roads that lack a reliable source of funding. The
new bridge funding will provide Utah with $225 million for critically-needed investment in these bridges.
Vermont
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is supporting the ongoing development of a major rail corridor upgrade
program in western Vermont. The Vermont Railway is a state-owned 129 mile short-line railroad which connects
Vermont’s largest city – Burlington – and western Vermont with major Class I Railroads in eastern New York. The rail
corridor serves as a gateway for various manufactured, agricultural, forestry, fuel products entering and exiting the
State along a part of Vermont without access to four lane divided highways. The State purchased the Vermont
Railway in 1964 to keep Vermont businesses from being cut off from the national rail system. Over the past decade,
Vermont spent over $50 million in various track, bridge and grade crossing upgrades to rehabilitate significant
sections of the 154-year-old rail corridor, primarily along the northern section.
With assistance from funding in the FAST Act, Vermont has fully financed and is presently upgrading 31 rail bridges
to the 286,000 lbs standard along the corridor. The $32 million project includes rehabilitation, upgrading or fully
reconstructing all remaining underweighted bridges and increasing freight operating speeds from 20MPH to 40
MPH. Once completed, the project will allow seamless connections with all neighboring Class I railroads, provide
cost-effective shipping options to rural Vermont and New York shippers, result in significantly increased freight
volumes, and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by removing hundreds of tractor trailers from
Vermont’s highways every year.
Virginia
Virginia applauds the efforts of both the Senate and House to provide increased funding to support the
Commonwealth's transportation network. Virginia supports both the Senate-passed Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act as well as the House-passed INVEST Act. Key provisions of these bills that will benefit Virginia include--
• New grant programs and increased funding to support expansion of Intercity passenger rail such as the
Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative;
• Increased highway formula funds, including funds to help address resiliency of our infrastructure and carbon
reduction;
• Increased dedicated funding to help improve the condition of the more than 700 structurally deficient bridges
in Virginia;
13• Increased transit formula funding, including reauthorization of the WMATA PRIIA funds and the State of Good
Repair Program; and,
• Programs to support the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and increased funding for low-
and no-emissions transit buses.
We are hopeful that Congress will be able to advance legislation prior to expiration of the existing surface
transportation authorization.
Washington
Washington state’s multimodal transportation system is in the early stages of critical failure. The growing
maintenance and preservation backlog includes:
3,600 lane miles of pavement are due for preservation work; another 4,700 are past due and 1,400 lane miles
are rated in poor condition; currently repaving 750 lanes miles per year
12 bridges need replacement, 18 more need major rehabilitation; 6 are being replaced
47 steel bridges are due for painting, 59 are past due; 10 are being painted
68 concrete bridge decks are past due for repair, 37 more are due; 2 are being repaired
Its ferry fleet experienced 678 days of unscheduled maintenance in fiscal year 2020, a 9% increase from 622 in
FY19.
More than 40% of the state-owned Palouse River and Coulee City short-line freight rail system is in poor
condition and only capable of 10 mph operations.
Washington state’s multimodal transportation system needs nearly $925 million more annually for maintenance and
preservation than is currently available. The increased funding in the federal-aid highway formula programs
contained in the Senate-passed infrastructure package is critical to addressing some of the state’s maintenance and
preservation shortfall. In addition, Washington state is under a federal court injunction to open 90% of identified
blocked fish passage habitat by 2030. Washington has a $2.4 billion unfunded need to address those culverts and
the competitive funding in the infrastructure package for the National Culvert Removal, Replacement and
Restoration Program gives the state the opportunity to help close the funding gap.
In relation to transit investments, the increases to the transit formula programs and added flexibility, specifically to
the 5310 and 5311 programs, will allow Washington state to support access for those that need it most: those who
due to age, disability, and/or rural isolation are unable to provide transportation for themselves. Additionally, the
increased focus on electric vehicles in the Bus and Bus Facility program (5339) will assist the state in its goal to
transition the entire transit fleet to zero emissions vehicles.
West Virginia
West Virginia is a small state with limited funds and 36,000 miles of state- maintained roads and 6,636 bridges and
238 railroad bridges. As you know, in rural West Virginia the roads and bridges are vital to everyday life and
opportunity.
In this era of advancing electric and fuel-efficient vehicles which reduce fuel tax, it is critical to all state departments
of transportation that IIJA be passed by the House of Representatives and sent to the President. Some of the most
important parts of the bill for West Virginia are as follows:
IIJA includes a five-year (FY22-26) surface transportation reauthorization.
The bill transfers $90 billion for highway programs and $28 billion for transit programs for a total of $118 billion
from the General Fund of the U.S. Treasury to keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent over the life of the
reauthorization (FY22-26). Provided stable funding; allows better use of funds through planning; no competition
as there is with the grant programs.
With the emphasis on zero emission vehicles and alternatives to petroleum fueled vehicles, IIJA also funds
studies for alternative funding sources for future highway needs.
Approximate funding for the reauthorization of the FAST for programs that align with our policy objectives:
o $350 billion for Highway Programs under the Federal Highway Administration
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