Congressman Carter Announces New Transportation, Climate Investments Headed to Louisiana Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. announced that Louisiana will receive $118.34 million in funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This initiative will provide Louisianians with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.
The investments total more than $6.4 billion across the country and are administered under the Federal Highway Administration’s Carbon Reduction Program, a new initiative established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As working families grapple with Putin’s Price Hike at the pump, this funding will allow Louisiana to deliver more transportation alternatives and reduce commute times.
“Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering historic investments in cleaner, more convenient transportation options for Louisianans,” said Congressman Carter. “This deeply needed funding will slash commute times, lower costs for working families, combat harmful carbon pollution and support good-paying, union jobs. I’m proud to have voted for this critical victory for Louisianians, and I will continue partnering with our state and local leaders to put these game-changing investments to work.”
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
“By strengthening Louisiana’s clean transportation infrastructure, this funding will help reduce our reliance on foreign energy and protect working families from rising costs,” said Congressman Carter. “As these investments reach Louisiana communities, Congressional Democrats remain laser-focused on fighting Putin’s Price Hike: lowering costs, growing paychecks and creating jobs for the people.”
More details on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Carbon Reduction Program here, and the state-by-state funding allocations are here.
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