District Wins in Invest in America Act. U.S. REP. JAKE AUCHINCLOSS.

(4TH DISTRICT MASS.)

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the INVEST In America Act , a transformational surface transportation reauthorization bill that will create well-paying jobs and bring Massachusetts’ infrastructure into the modern era. It will fix roads and bridges, upgrade transit, and invest in clean energy. In addition to an amendment that empowers local governments to improve transit, six key district provisions I advocated for were included in the bill: Beacon Street Bridle Path — $2,000,000 in funding to restore Frederick Law and John Charles Olmsted’s original design for a two-way multiuse path improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians, wheelchairs, cyclists, and micro-mobility users along the 2.3-mile length of Beacon Street. Safety Improvements at Intersection of Walnut Street & Route 140 (Foxborough) — $2,000,000 in funding to support the necessary signalization of this intersection to complete the development of nearly 250 affordable housing units. West Street and Route 27 Intersection Improvements (Medfield) — $1,440,000 in funding to enable progression from design to construction of this high crash location to support vehicular and pedestrian safety and the construction of 72 new housing units. Christina Street Rail Bridge (Needham & Newton) — $1,600,000 in funding to support the reconstruction of an accessible, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian connection between Newton and Needham, with recreational value for residents and off-road connections for employees accessing nearby businesses. Regional Bike and Walking Trail (North Attleborough Branch) — $1,500,000 in funding to create a 2.5 mile off-road, multi-use pathway connecting to a regional pathway network planned in adjacent communities, the town’s WWI Park, the Industrial Park, and community schools. Taunton River Trail — $4,800,000 in funding to construct a segment of a planned 22+ mile continuous network of off-road and on-road bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to connect Taunton, Dighton, and Somerset along the Taunton River.  Additionally, the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 passed with the INVEST Act. This clean water legislation provides over $40 billion to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which is the primary source of federal funding to deliver clean water to support communities with long standing combined sewer outflow challenges like Fall River. From fixing highways to supporting affordable housing, this infrastructure bill will deliver results for every American, all while creating jobs right here at home to get it done. As we work with this Administration on a build back better policy, Massachusetts can lead the way. From Taunton to Newton and beyond, we have the talent and tools to build a more fair and prosperous economy. All we need is better infrastructure. Now, we can build it. Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss Member of Congress

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