U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy Secretary Transportation Polly Trottenberg and Under Secretary of Transportation Carlos Monje made stops around the country over the past few weeks to celebrate nearly $1 billion to improve airport terminals. In total, as part of this year’s round of funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the DOT was able to support projects at 114 airports across the country to improve the passenger experience, from wider concourses and new gates, to more efficient baggage systems and modern security screening areas. The historic investment will also make airports more accessible and efficient, while creating good-paying jobs. To see a map of the hundreds of airports that have received a total of nearly $3 billion in grant funding over the past three years from the newly-created Airport Terminal Grant program, click here.
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Investing in America Tour kicked off with Secretary Buttigieg touching down in Charlotte where he joined Governor Roy Cooper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to celebrate the $27 million awarded to Charlotte International Airport (CLT) to replace 16 passenger boarding bridges so passengers have a more comfortable experience while boarding their flight. Many jet bridges are decades old, and unreliable.
Tags: U.S. Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, US DOT
