Fourth District Congressman A. Donald McEachin announced the local transportation priorities that have been included in the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act.

Earlier this year, McEachin nominated and submitted local transportation projects to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for funding review. McEachin succeeded in securing the language in the text of the bill published provide federal funding of $ 19,419,806 for the following projects:

• City of Richmond: Commerce Road Improvement Project – $ 1,600,000
• Surry County: Route 31 Bicycle Accommodation Project – $ 6,379,000
• Chesterfield County: Interstate 95 and Willis Road Interchange Improvements – $ 3,200,000
• City of Richmond: Jahnke Road-Blakemore to Forest Hill Avenue – $ 1,600,000
• City of Richmond: Downtown Fall Line Trail Upgrades – $ 1,500,000
• City of Chesapeake: Chesapeake All-Electric Mobile Command Vehicle Demonstration Project – $ 1,600,000
• Prince George County – Roundabout at the intersection of Middle Road. and Jefferson Park Road. – $ 3,540,806

“Communities across the country urgently need to invest in their transportation infrastructure, and my district is no different. I am pleased that this proposal includes significant federal funding for local projects that will help expedite the transportation of people, goods and services in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District and across the Commonwealth, ”said McEachin. “These resources will help further stimulate our economy, create new jobs and ensure we can bring important local transportation projects to the finish line. I was proud to stand up for these priorities and look forward to their continued progress.

The INVEST in America Act is a comprehensive surface transportation reauthorization bill that aims to modernize the country’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transportation, and railroads. The House Transport and Infrastructure Committee is currently reviewing legislation, which is expected to markup this Wednesday.

Read the updated invoice text that includes member nominated projects here.

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