"The federal government's investments in charging stations, zero-emission vehicles, and street safety projects this decade has created more than 14,400 manufacturing jobs and generated $4.6 billion in economic development activity, according to a 112-page analysis presented this week by Coalition Helping America Rebuild and Go Electric (CHARGE). Those investment numbers are largely thanks to the Biden administration, which since 2021 has poured $7.5 billion into developing an expansive EV charging network and supporting transit across the nation."
"Two key transportation appropriations within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are set to expire by next September. Congress will be tasked with renewing them weeks before the divisive mid-term elections, but the White House could continue its drive to cancel any grant programs that President Biden championed. That these initiatives are designed to reduce America's dependency on vehicles - and benefit the environment - make them even likelier targets of the Trump administration."
"And transportation advocates are raising their concern to the top of their agenda, hoping to jolt lawmakers into modernizing infrastructure and making streets safer. "Unfortunately, everything is on the chopping block and we've seen a lot more grant cancellations and pocket rescissions since 2025 started," Bridget Sanderson, campaign manager for CHARGE, told Streetsblog USA. "All of the electrification programs are at stake and our report shows that people want these investments in their communities.""
Federal investments in charging stations, zero-emission vehicles, and street safety projects have created more than 14,400 manufacturing jobs and generated $4.6 billion in economic development activity. Since 2021, $7.5 billion has been invested to build an expansive EV charging network and support transit. Two transportation appropriations within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are set to expire next September, requiring congressional renewal weeks before midterm elections. The White House could cancel grant programs supporting electrification. These initiatives aim to reduce vehicle dependency and benefit the environment. Transportation advocates are urging infrastructure modernization and safer streets.
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