Thread by @DrEricDing

BREATHTAKING—$1.2 trillion for infrastructure will be revolutionary. This will be a monumental achievement when it’s finally signed. The modernizations and electric ⚡️ car infrastructure upgrades will be epic too. Thx @JoeBiden @SpeakerPelosi @WHCOS.
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2) Notably, the #infrastructurebill would provide:
$110 billion for roads and bridges. More than 45,000 bridges nationwide are rated in poor condition. The bill also includes $16 billion for major projects that are too large or complex for traditional funding.

3) $66 billion for Amtrak for passenger and freight rail. The bill aims to eliminate Amtrak’s maintenance backlog and to modernize Northeast Corridor.
$65 billion to expand broadband internet access. The WH estimated as many as 40 million Americans lack broadband access.

4) Biden initially sought $100 billion.
$65 billion to rebuild the electric grid with renewable energy and thousands of miles of new power lines.
$55 billion to upgrade water systems, with a goal of replacing the country’s lead service pipes.

5) $42 billion for airports, waterways and port infrastructure. Airports would receive $25 billion.
$39 billion for public transit. The bill aims to repair and upgrade transit systems and make stations more accessible to elderly and passengers with disabilities.

6) $7.5 billion for charging stations for electric vehicles and $7.5 billion for electric buses! 👀