The federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expected to provide Pennsylvania with $11.3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $1.6 billion for bridge replacement and repairs.
In addition, the state is expected to receive $2.8 billion over five years to improve public transportation options, $171 million over five years to support the expansion of an electronic vehicle charging network, a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage, $26 million to protect against cyber-attacks, $49 million over five years to protect against wildfires, $355 million over five years for airport infrastructure improvements, and $1.4 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure and ensure clean, safe drinking water.
In addition, 23 percent of residents will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.
Gov. Tom Wolf and Mitch Landrieu, White House infrastructure coordinator, recently met to discuss the investments.
“An investment in infrastructure is an investment in our communities and the people who live there,” Wolf said. “The Biden Administration has made historic investments in infrastructure, including here in Pennsylvania, and we will continue to capitalize on this historic opportunity by working with local communities to identify needs and build solutions that work for our people.”