President Biden and Vice President Harris met with business
leaders and lawmakers Monday to push the administration's $2 trillion
infrastructure plan.
The administration is also justifying the need for this
investment with a report card for each state. Connecticut received a C-minus
infrastructure grade.
New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the same
grade.
According to the
report, Connecticut has 248 bridges and
more than 2,100 miles of highway in poor condition – and 19% of
trains and other public transit are past useful life.
President Biden says the American jobs plan is an
investment in the future.
"It's about investing in infrastructure not for the
20th century but for the 21st century. It's not just roads and bridges, we're
investing in water systems so America can have clean water infrastructure.”
He also mentioned investments in high-speed rail and
charging stations for electric vehicles.
President Biden's plan also puts money toward child
care and broadband internet upgrades.