Buttigieg recaps administration's efforts to improve transportation infrastructure


Published on 2025-01-08 21:41:33 - PBS
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  • The tenure of Pete Buttigieg atop the Department of Transportation is coming to an end this month at a critical juncture for many of the industries the agency oversees. Buttigieg juggled crises in the rail and airline industries and oversaw the distribution of billions of dollars in funding from Biden's infrastructure bill.

The PBS NewsHour segment features U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussing the Biden administration's initiatives to enhance transportation infrastructure. Buttigieg highlights the significant investments made through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes funding for repairing roads, bridges, and expanding public transit systems. He emphasizes the focus on equity, ensuring that underserved communities benefit from these improvements. Additionally, Buttigieg addresses the push towards sustainable transportation, mentioning investments in electric vehicle charging stations and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He also touches on the challenges faced, like supply chain issues and the need for workforce development to meet the demands of these projects. The segment underscores the administration's commitment to modernizing America's transportation network to be safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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