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Today is the 2-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! The Maine Fact Sheet (https://buff.ly/3MFiELB) includes a spotlight on Maine Online Optical Statewide Enabling Network (MOOSE Net). MOOSE Net is a middle-mile network that will cover 131 communities, representing over 11,000 unserved local businesses and residents. It will reach more than 200 community anchor institutions, including schools, hospitals, libraries, local government buildings, and civic centers. Read more about MOOSE Net here: https://lnkd.in/eXpZMgen The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also includes funding for the BEAD Program, from which Maine was allocated $272 million to connect unserved and underserved locations in the state to reliable high-speed internet. #internetforall

$607M in US DOT grants available for reconnecting communities "The 2021 infrastructure law established the $1 billion discretionary grant Reconnecting Communities Pilot program. The program is designed to improve residents’ access to jobs, education, healthcare, food, nature and recreation, with priority given to projects that benefit disadvantaged communities. Previous grants have gone to capping over part of the Kensington Expressway in Buffalo, New York; planning for a park to deck over a highway in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood; and performing preliminary engineering analysis to expand access and transit among neighborhoods in Bluefield, West Virginia. “Through President Biden’s infrastructure law, we’re addressing infrastructure choices of the past and making sure that our transportation investments serve to connect, rather than divide, people and communities across the country,” Buttigieg said in a statement." The funding available in this round includes allocations from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the final year of the infrastructure law. According to the DOT, last year’s program was “oversubscribed and highly competitive.” Learn more at the link below! #mygovus #buildingbettercommunities #governmentsoftwaresolutions

🌉 Exciting News for Minnesota & Wisconsin: $1 Billion Grant to Replace John A Blatnik Bridge https://lnkd.in/g-z4UPsV The U.S. Department of Transportation has just awarded a monumental $1.05 billion grant to both Wisconsin and Minnesota. This funding is a significant step forward in replacing the aging John A Blatnik Bridge, a vital connector at the western tip of Lake Superior. 💰 Financial Collaboration: This grant, part of the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highway Projects program (INFRA), is an integral element of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Both Wisconsin and Minnesota are contributing $400 million each to this ambitious $1.8 billion project. #InfrastructureDevelopment #USDepartmentOfTransportation #EconomicGrowth #RegionalCollaboration #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw #Minnesota #Wisconsin #LakeSuperior

The quality of a city’s roads says a lot about its commitment to infrastructure and its progress, or lack thereof. In the latest issue of Arkansas Money & Politics, Garver’s Director of Enterprise Solutions Jerry Holder, PE talks about the importance of funding in addressing infrastructure needs so that communities can attract visitors, grow, and thrive. The article also looks at some success stories and upcoming projects in Arkansas, made possible through funding. Read here: bit.ly/4bmRyTX

Another great blog from the National League of Cities showcases how cities like The City of Mansfield, Ohio, Kalamazoo, MI, and Charlotte, NC are using the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to invest long-term in their communities. Shoutout to McKaia Dykema and Christine Baker-Smith for working together to write this one. #bipartisaninfrastructurelaw #municipalities #infrastructure #investments

In addition to its Truck Parking study, the Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee and the State Transportation Commission approved the final report for its study on "Addressing Municipal Challenges to Participating in Competitive Transportation Grant Programs" (also referred to as "Local Match Challenges"). With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a significant share of federal transportation funding is tied into discretionary grant programs. Pennsylvania also has several state grant programs to improve and enhance the state's transportation network. Localities vary on a wide range of factors - one being the ability to apply and secure grant funds for transportation projects. As a state with over 2,500 municipalities and 67 counties, the TAC's report takes a comprehensive look at the challenges associated with discretionary programs from the perspectives of both state and local government. It recommends best practices and possible solutions to overcome these barriers. View the report here: https://lnkd.in/evcjWyEQ #transportation #transportationfunding #grantprograms #localgovernment #stategovernment #pennsylvania

President Joe Biden's administration plans to invest $30 million in Wisconsin via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead pipes throughout Milwaukee. The dangers of lead are well-known, and it often disproportionately affects low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. No one should have to worry about if their water at home is safe to drink. Beyond replacing critical infrastructure, the administration's investment in small businesses throughout Milwaukee and the state has helped support stable, good-paying jobs in the communities that need them most. Read more about the Biden administration's push to remove lead pipes and its support for Black-owned businesses: https://lnkd.in/gu-A5MCV

Just launched: U.S. city leaders can now view winning applications from cities that have secured funds through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for #infrastructure projects like building bicycle lanes, rehabbing bus stops, and reconnecting redlined communities. Read and learn more about the winning applications and find resources available through the Local Infrastructure Hub: https://hubs.ly/Q020BGnW0

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law two years ago, continues to move our communities forward by empowering mayors to invest in economic mobility, the nation's transportation sector, improving public safety and climate resilience, creating jobs across the country, and helping build a more equitable and sustainable future. As mayors continue to invest BIL/IIJA funding into their communities, it's important to communicate the impact of these projects to their residents. Join the Local Infrastructure Hub webinar on Tuesday, November 14, at 2pm ET — Promoting the Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We'll be joined by Tom Perez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President; Mayor Justin M. Bibb of Cleveland, OH; Mayor James Hovland of Edina, MN, federal policy experts, and more to discuss advancements made possible by BIL and insights on how to share infrastructure successes with communities. Register at: https://lnkd.in/ga9hWzij #infrastructure #bipartisaninfrastructurelaw #communityleadership