U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Calls for Passage of Jobs Bill to Strengthen Transportation and Put People Back to Work

Transportation Jobs Bill Would Deliver $384.2 Million to Repair, Modernize Transit in Pennsylvania


The transportation investments made under the American Jobs Act include:

  • $27 billion for rebuilding roads and bridges
  • $9 billion for repairing bus and rail transit systems
  • $5 billion for innovative large-scale projects selected through a competitive national grant program
  • $4 billion to continue constructing America's high-speed rail network
  • $2 billion for improving airport facilities
  • $2 billion for upgrades to Amtrak equipment, cars, and stations
  • $1 billion to put in place NextGen air traffic control system