Transport Topics (May 31, 2021)
President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled a whopping $6 trillion budget proposal, which includes billions in provisions to boost transportation infrastructure. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Biden’s proposal reflects an $88 billion investment in transportation. The budget proposal outlined a discretionary request of $25.7 billion for DOT, which represents a 14.8 percent increase for the agency’s discretionary program. The budget, proposed for fiscal 2022 spending, will be considered by Congress.