Mayor Woodfin To Attend Signing Of Infrastructure Bill

WASHINGTON, DC — When Pres. Joe Biden signs the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Monday, Birmingham;s mayor will be present. Mayor Randall Woodfin will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the signing of Biden's bill, based on its impact on Birmingham.

"This is a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation which will directly benefit the people of Birmingham and our state," Woodfin said in a statement. "This will truly be a game-changer for Birmingham, allowing investments in our roads and bridges, and potentially millions to upgrade and expand public transit, broadband infrastructure and our storm water system. I thank President Biden and Vice President Harris for their leadership and Congresswoman Sewell for her support of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act."

The bill's impact on Alabama includes:

• $5.2 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs.
• $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs over five years.
• $400 million over five years to improve public transportation options across the state.
• $79 million over five years to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network in the state.
• $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state.
• $23 million over five years to protect against wildfires.
• $19 million to protect against cyberattacks.
• $782 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state.
• $140 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years.