The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.

New York

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Information

NECA Government Affairs Logo

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The need for action in New York is clear and recently released state-level data demonstrates that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver for New York. For decades, infrastructure in New York has suffered from a systemic lack of investment. In fact, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave New York a C- grade on its infrastructure report card. The historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make life better for millions of New York residents, create a generation of good- paying union jobs and economic growth, and position the United States to win the 21st century. 

To date, $9.3 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to New York with 150 specific projects identified for funding. Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, New York is set to receive more than $8.1 billion for transportation to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports and over $470 million for clean water. And, as of today, more than 1,040,000 households across the state are receiving affordable internet due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Many more projects will be added in the coming months, as funding opportunities become grant awards and as formula funds become specific projects. By reaching communities all across New York – including rural communities and historically underserved populations – the law makes critical investments that will improve lives for New Yorkers and position the state for success. 

Specifically, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make the following investments:

  • Roads and Bridges. In New York there are 1,702 bridges and over 7,292 miles of highway in poor condition. Additionally, 10% of New York’s bridges are in poor condition and considered structurally deficient. To achieve a state of good repair on the NHS in 10 years, New York State DOT needs an additional $2.5 billion annually for pavements and bridges, as compared to the current funding level of $875 million. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.4% in New York and on average, each driver pays $625 per year in costs due to driving on roads in need of repair.
    • Based on formula funding alone, New York would expect to receive $11.6 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $1.9 billion for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five (5) years.
    • New York can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.
  • Rail and Transit. Residents of New York who take public transportation spend an extra 58.9% of their time commuting. In addition, 11% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life.
    • Based on formula funding alone, New York would expect to receive $9.8 billion over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.
  • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. The IIJA invests $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of EV chargers in the United States.
    • Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, New York would expect to receive $9.8 billion over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state.
    • New York will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.
  • Broadband. Broadband internet is necessary for Americans to do their jobs, to participate equally in school learning, health care, and to stay connected. Yet 13% of New York households do not have an internet subscription, and 4% of New Yorkers live in areas where, under the FCC’s benchmark, there is no broadband infrastructure. Even where infrastructure is available, broadband may be too expensive to be within reach.
    • Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, New York will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 186,754 residents who currently lack it. And, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 5,375,000 or 28% of people in New York will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.
  • Clean Water/Wastewater. The law contains nearly $44 billion to strengthen the nation’s drinking water and wastewater systems, remove lead pipes and service lines, and eliminate harmful contaminants through the EPA’s State Revolving Funds programs. These programs, administered by the states, make grants and loans eligible to communities for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure investments. New York reports a $22.8 billion drinking water investment gap.
    • Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, based on the traditional state revolving fund formula, New York will expect to receive $2.6 billion over five (5) years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities.
  • Airports. New York is home to 24 major airports that will benefit from the $25 billion in increased airport infrastructure funding provided over five (5) years from the IIJA.
    • Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, airports in New York would receive approximately $685 million for infrastructure development for airports over five (5) years.
  • Ports and Inland Waterways. New York is home to five (5) major water ports and 390 miles of inland waterways. New York will benefit from $17 billion in new infrastructure funding over 5 years from the IIJA.

     

      This information was compiled by a variety of sources including, The White House, ASCE Infrastructure Report Card, Bureau of Transportation Statistics U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Bridge Technology, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, EPA CWSRF National Information Management System, EPA Drinking Water Needs Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.