Billions in federal funds jumpstarted a wide range of work in Virginia, which may be in jeopardy as President Donald Trump implemented spending freezes related to energy and climate bills. Search the table below for information on the local projects awarded federal money from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
| Program | Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Grants: FY2023 |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads |
| Project | The Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads will receive funding to replace the 39-year-old Parks Avenue Maintenance Facility to accommodate future zero-emission buses. The new Southside Bus Operating Facility will help the agency support and maintain its current fleet while preparing to support expanded regional transit service. |
| Location | Virginia Beach |
| State(s) | VA |
| Funding Amount | $25,000,000 |
| Climate Elements | Transit and Rail, Electrification |
| Link | https://gohrt.com/2023/06/hampton-roads-transit-receives-25-million-for-new-southside-bus-operating-facility/ |
| Program | Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program: FY2022 |
| Recipient | Virginia Department of Transportation |
| Project | I-64 Widening Project |
| Location | New Kent County |
| State(s) | VA |
| Funding Amount | $25,000,000 |
| Climate Elements | None |
| Link | https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-274-million-funding-12-projects-improve |
| Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive Grants: FY2023 | Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads | The Transportation District Commission of Hampton Roads will receive funding to replace the 39-year-old Parks Avenue Maintenance Facility to accommodate future zero-emission buses. The new Southside Bus Operating Facility will help the agency support and maintain its current fleet while preparing to support expanded regional transit service. | Virginia Beach | VA | $25,000,000 | Transit and Rail, Electrification | https://gohrt.com/2023/06/hampton-roads-transit-receives-25-million-for-new-southside-bus-operating-facility/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program: FY2022 | Virginia Department of Transportation | I-64 Widening Project | New Kent County | VA | $25,000,000 | None | https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-274-million-funding-12-projects-improve |