Buttigieg Reflects on Legacy of Infrastructure Improvements

Outgoing Secretary Promotes Projects Funded by Landmark 2021 Law

Buttigieg speaks to a reporter in Monroe, Mich., on Dec. 9. (Mike Householder/Associated Press)

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The Biden administration delivered robust investments to repair and modernize infrastructure projects around the country, said Secretary Pete Buttigieg, as he approached the end of his tenure as the nation’s top transportation officer.

At a stop in Pittsburgh 10 days prior to the start of the Trump administration, Buttigieg met with local officials and industry stakeholders to promote passenger and commercial connectivity projects. On Jan. 10, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the final round of Biden-era infrastructure grants aimed at guaranteeing long-term economic and mobility improvements.

“There’s going to be more benefits from [2021’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act] for years to co…

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