Federal clean transportation programs have supported $4.6 billion in investments and 14,400 jobs in domestic manufacturing, according to a recent report by Atlas Public Policy and the Coalition Helping America Rebuild and Go Electric (CHARGE).
“From charging stations to electric school buses, these investments are already saving families money and boosting local economies in red and blue states alike,” Bridget Sanderson, CHARGE administrator, said. “Every dollar Congress puts into clean transportation multiplies into local jobs, healthier air, and more affordable travel. Lawmakers who want to make America great again can trust these programs to deliver real benefits to Americans across the U.S.”
States had obligated $526 million for nearly 4,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at 990 locations by early 2025. Nearly 60 percent of major highway corridors are covered by fast-charging stations.
More than 2,000 zero-emission freight trucks have been purchased, and the private sector has invested $4.2 billion in truck manufacturing, supporting more than 8,500 jobs.
More than 4,600 zero- and low-emission transit buses and more than 200 bus facilities have been purchased, saving up to $20 million annually in health costs.
Federal programs such as Safe Streets, Roads for All and the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program are reconnecting communities and reducing traffic deaths.