Transport Topics (Aug. 11, 2021)
Legislation aimed at modernizing the country\u2019s mobility networks, freight corridors and transit systems gained approval in the U.S. Senate on Aug. 10. After weeks of bipartisan negotiations, senators voted 69-30 to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1 trillion measure consisting of President Joe Biden\u2019s signature infrastructure and climate change proposals from his \u201cbuild back better\u201d agenda. The legislation would dedicate about $550 billion in new funds to ameliorate highways, bridges, tunnels and a transportation system in need of major upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices