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WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that Delaware is expected to receive $27 million in funding over five years under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide Delawareans with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities, and reduce carbon pollution across the state. The funding will be administered under the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, a new initiative established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Carbon Reduction Program was originally authored by Senator Carper (D-Del.).

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver historic investments in cleaner, more convenient transportation options for Delawareans,” said Rep. Blunt Rochester. “This $27 million will help slash commute times, lower costs for working families, and combat harmful carbon pollution, all while creating good-paying, union jobs. I commend Senator Carper’s role in the creation of this program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. I’m proud to have voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law last year, and I look forward to seeing how this funding will be implemented across the state to reduce emissions and improve the everyday lives of Delawareans.”

The investments total more than $6.4 billion across the country. As working families grapple with rising gas prices, this funding will help Delaware to deliver more transportation alternatives and reduce commute times. These funds can be invested in a range of eligible projects, including:

• Public transit services
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Traffic flow improvements
• Congestion management technology
• Pedestrian and cycle trails

For more information on the Carbon Reduction Program, click here. 

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