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From restoring roads to advancing clean energy: How are states spending federal infrastructure dollars?

Deadly collapses of structures like Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia are dramatic examples of American infrastructure failures. But millions more Americans are affected daily by dated and deteriorating structures across the country.

Americans make 178 million daily trips across structurally deficient bridges. Up to 10 million American households don’t have safe drinking water. More than 30 million Americans live in areas that lack high-speed internet. Climate and extreme weather events have killed nearly 2,000 Americans and caused over $600 billion in damages in just the past five years.

On the whole, U.S. infrastructure is ill-equipped for the demands of modern-day life. In response, the federal government has been pumping money into making repairs and improvements across the country through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021; the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which funds the domestic production of semiconductors and promotes various activities at science agencies; and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Through these, the federal government has announced $582.8 billion in funding toward public infrastructure, semiconductor development, and clean energy across the nation and its territories.

But how do these investments shake out on a local level? Truck Parking Club used White House public investments data to analyze how states are spending federal infrastructure dollars in their communities. This data represents public projects announced as of July that are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act. Projects spanning multiple states were not included in state analyses, but are reflected within national statistics.

Infrastructure encompasses all basic, necessary facilities and systems that service the country’s residents. This takes many forms, including roads, power grids, water service, and wireless internet. Much of U.S. infrastructure is aging and overburdened, creating delays, demanding maintenance, and in some cases, posing safety risks.

The inherent issues with safety, security, and the economy led to bipartisan support for the landmark government investments of the 2020s. In all, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest $1.2 trillion in transportation and infrastructure; the Inflation Reduction Act will invest $369 billion in energy production, manufacturing, and reducing carbon emissions; and the CHIPS and Science Act will invest $52.7 billion to fund in-country semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing through 2027.

Several of the largest projects will give billions to technology corporations to build manufacturing facilities stateside, with an aim to create a domestic supply of semiconductor chips. These small devices are found in many everyday items including computers, smartphones, cars, medical equipment, appliances—nearly any electronic device imaginable. The Department of Commerce has struck deals with Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and Micron to construct and expand these facilities.

Another set of leading investments was the National Clean Investment Fund grants, which provided nearly $14 billion to three green financing institutions. One plans to establish a U.S. national green bank, which will help connect green lenders to fund projects in low-income communities. All three investments are intended to provide affordable loans and other financing for green projects, such as solar installations, homes built with clean technologies, and high-efficiency electrical upgrades.

More than $26 billion has been allocated for projects in “resilience,” which refers to efforts to mitigate climate change and other threats. Examples of resilience projects include infrastructure to minimize or prevent damage from flooding or using funds to employ more wildland firefighters.

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Transportation focus

Transportation projects dominate infrastructure funding allocations, according to the data so far. Just over half of federal dollars announced so far are geared toward transportation. Within the category, most funding has been doled out to build, repair, or modernize roads, bridges, and other major projects.

Some projects hit on several funding targets. For instance, the proposal to replace the bridge connecting Washington and Oregon via I-5 has received $2.1 billion in federal grants, and project planners expect they could receive another $1 billion. Parts of the existing bridge are over 100 years old, and the existing structures are at risk of collapsing in an earthquake. The new bridge is expected to implement new safety features, add auxiliary lanes, and expand public transit and active transportation options.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is also making the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created. Within the transportation category, the two largest line items in the project database are to build new railroad tunnels in Baltimore and under the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York.

Transportation projects claimed a majority of fund distributions in all but two states, Wyoming and Arizona. In the latter state, the U.S. has said it will provide up to $6.6 billion to TSMC Arizona Corp. to support the development of three advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This is the third-largest project investment that has been announced and the largest to go into a single state. In Wyoming, the other exception, the U.S. is partnering with TerraPower to build a nuclear power plant. The U.S. could invest up to $2 billion in the reactor in its efforts to advance clean energy.

Read on to see how transportation and other federal infrastructure dollars are being allocated in your state. States are listed in alphabetical order, with funds broken down by major categories provided in the White House data.

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Alabama

The federal government has announced $7.1 billion in funds toward Alabama infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 58.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 24.2%
– Clean water: 6.3%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.5%

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Alaska

The federal government has announced $8.8 billion in funds toward Alaska infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 43.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.6%
– Broadband internet: 18.0%
– Clean water: 15.4%
– Resilience: 6.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 1.6%

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Arizona

The federal government has announced $16.2 billion in funds toward Arizona infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 30.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.3%
– Broadband internet: 9.1%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 5.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 40.7%

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Arkansas

The federal government has announced $5.7 billion in funds toward Arkansas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 58.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.1%
– Broadband internet: 21.1%
– Clean water: 5.6%
– Resilience: 7.6%
– Environmental remediation: 0.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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California

The federal government has announced $48.2 billion in funds toward California infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 11.1%
– Broadband internet: 7.9%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 5.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Colorado

The federal government has announced $8.3 billion in funds toward Colorado infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 49.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 13.9%
– Broadband internet: 12.8%
– Clean water: 10.6%
– Resilience: 8.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 2.2%

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Connecticut

The federal government has announced $7.0 billion in funds toward Connecticut infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 83.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 4.7%
– Broadband internet: 3.8%
– Clean water: 4.2%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.4%

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Delaware

The federal government has announced $1.7 billion in funds toward Delaware infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.5%
– Broadband internet: 8.4%
– Clean water: 13.9%
– Resilience: 3.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.1%

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District of Columbia

The federal government has announced $3.1 billion in funds toward District of Columbia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 64.6% (Mostly in public transportation)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 16.1%
– Broadband internet: 4.9%
– Clean water: 7.8%
– Resilience: 4.8%
– Environmental remediation: 0.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 1.4%
– Other: 0.1%

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Florida

The federal government has announced $18.4 billion in funds toward Florida infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 64.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.3%
– Broadband internet: 12.2%
– Clean water: 7.2%
– Resilience: 8.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Georgia

The federal government has announced $11.5 billion in funds toward Georgia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.9%
– Broadband internet: 15.6%
– Clean water: 5.0%
– Resilience: 2.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.9%

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Hawaii

The federal government has announced $2.9 billion in funds toward Hawaii infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.4%
– Broadband internet: 8.5%
– Clean water: 9.4%
– Resilience: 3.3%
– Environmental remediation: 0.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 2.4%
– Other: 0.3%

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Idaho

The federal government has announced $3.4 billion in funds toward Idaho infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 50.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.2%
– Broadband internet: 18.8%
– Clean water: 9.4%
– Resilience: 8.6%
– Environmental remediation: 0.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 1.4%
– Other: 0.6%

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Illinois

The federal government has announced $18.2 billion in funds toward Illinois infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.7%
– Broadband internet: 8.6%
– Clean water: 7.1%
– Resilience: 8.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Indiana

The federal government has announced $8.3 billion in funds toward Indiana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 62.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.5%
– Broadband internet: 13.8%
– Clean water: 7.0%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.8%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.1%

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Iowa

The federal government has announced $4.8 billion in funds toward Iowa infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 68.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 11.2%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 4.0%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Kansas

The federal government has announced $3.7 billion in funds toward Kansas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.1%
– Broadband internet: 15.9%
– Clean water: 8.5%
– Resilience: 2.6%
– Environmental remediation: 2.8%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.1%

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Kentucky

The federal government has announced $8.1 billion in funds toward Kentucky infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 48.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 15.9%
– Broadband internet: 17.4%
– Clean water: 4.3%
– Resilience: 7.5%
– Environmental remediation: 5.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.7%

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Louisiana

The federal government has announced $9.5 billion in funds toward Louisiana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.7%
– Broadband internet: 18.0%
– Clean water: 4.3%
– Resilience: 6.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Maine

The federal government has announced $2.8 billion in funds toward Maine infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 54.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 11.6%
– Broadband internet: 13.2%
– Clean water: 9.5%
– Resilience: 2.7%
– Environmental remediation: 4.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 3.9%

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Maryland

The federal government has announced $13.3 billion in funds toward Maryland infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 86.9% (Mostly in passenger and freight rail)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 2.9%
– Broadband internet: 3.5%
– Clean water: 3.6%
– Resilience: 1.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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Massachusetts

The federal government has announced $8.9 billion in funds toward Massachusetts infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 71.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.7%
– Broadband internet: 4.3%
– Clean water: 7.0%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 5.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.3%

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Michigan

The federal government has announced $12.3 billion in funds toward Michigan infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.1%
– Broadband internet: 18.3%
– Clean water: 6.4%
– Resilience: 2.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Minnesota

The federal government has announced $7.5 billion in funds toward Minnesota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 61.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 13.0%
– Broadband internet: 11.8%
– Clean water: 7.7%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 1.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 1.8%

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Mississippi

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward Mississippi infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 49.8% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.4%
– Broadband internet: 26.0%
– Clean water: 5.3%
– Resilience: 9.4%
– Environmental remediation: 1.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.7%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.7%

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Missouri

The federal government has announced $9.3 billion in funds toward Missouri infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.5%
– Broadband internet: 23.2%
– Clean water: 5.5%
– Resilience: 2.1%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Montana

The federal government has announced $6.1 billion in funds toward Montana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 41.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 3.6%
– Broadband internet: 12.8%
– Clean water: 33.6%
– Resilience: 4.8%
– Environmental remediation: 3.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.2%

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Nebraska

The federal government has announced $3.0 billion in funds toward Nebraska infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.5%
– Broadband internet: 17.1%
– Clean water: 8.8%
– Resilience: 4.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.2%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.8%
– Other: 0.1%

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Nevada

The federal government has announced $4.2 billion in funds toward Nevada infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.1%
– Broadband internet: 15.7%
– Clean water: 7.7%
– Resilience: 3.3%
– Environmental remediation: 3.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.7%
– Other: 0.1%

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New Hampshire

The federal government has announced $1.9 billion in funds toward New Hampshire infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 54.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.3%
– Broadband internet: 12.4%
– Clean water: 18.1%
– Resilience: 3.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 2.3%

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New Jersey

The federal government has announced $12.3 billion in funds toward New Jersey infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 77.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 4.5%
– Broadband internet: 3.9%
– Clean water: 6.3%
– Resilience: 4.2%
– Environmental remediation: 3.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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New Mexico

The federal government has announced $5.8 billion in funds toward New Mexico infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 40.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.2%
– Broadband internet: 18.9%
– Clean water: 21.3%
– Resilience: 7.7%
– Environmental remediation: 1.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.5%

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New York

The federal government has announced $28.2 billion in funds toward New York infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 72.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.6%
– Broadband internet: 6.2%
– Clean water: 6.0%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 5.0%

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North Carolina

The federal government has announced $10.3 billion in funds toward North Carolina infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 60.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.4%
– Broadband internet: 21.2%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 2.2%
– Environmental remediation: 1.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.6%

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North Dakota

The federal government has announced $3.7 billion in funds toward North Dakota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 40.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 23.3%
– Broadband internet: 4.7%
– Clean water: 13.0%
– Resilience: 16.2%
– Environmental remediation: 1.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.0%
– Other: 0.2%

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Ohio

The federal government has announced $13.8 billion in funds toward Ohio infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.6%
– Broadband internet: 11.5%
– Clean water: 8.7%
– Resilience: 1.5%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Oklahoma

The federal government has announced $6.4 billion in funds toward Oklahoma infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 22.8%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 3.1%
– Environmental remediation: 3.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.0%

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Oregon

The federal government has announced $6.5 billion in funds toward Oregon infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 52.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.8%
– Broadband internet: 13.7%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 4.9%
– Environmental remediation: 8.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 1.3%
– Other: 2.5%

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Pennsylvania

The federal government has announced $18.1 billion in funds toward Pennsylvania infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.1%
– Broadband internet: 9.0%
– Clean water: 5.8%
– Resilience: 6.8%
– Environmental remediation: 6.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Rhode Island

The federal government has announced $2.5 billion in funds toward Rhode Island infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 62.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.2%
– Broadband internet: 6.4%
– Clean water: 12.0%
– Resilience: 5.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 4.3%
– Other: 0.7%

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South Carolina

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward South Carolina infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.3%
– Broadband internet: 15.5%
– Clean water: 5.8%
– Resilience: 2.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 1.3%
– Other: 0.4%

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South Dakota

The federal government has announced $3.0 billion in funds toward South Dakota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.0%
– Broadband internet: 8.5%
– Clean water: 21.3%
– Resilience: 4.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 2.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Tennessee

The federal government has announced $7.9 billion in funds toward Tennessee infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 15.0%
– Broadband internet: 14.1%
– Clean water: 6.5%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.8%

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Texas

The federal government has announced $35.0 billion in funds toward Texas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 16.7%
– Broadband internet: 13.1%
– Clean water: 4.5%
– Resilience: 3.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Utah

The federal government has announced $4.8 billion in funds toward Utah infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 60.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 7.0%
– Broadband internet: 8.0%
– Clean water: 14.9%
– Resilience: 3.8%
– Environmental remediation: 3.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.9%
– Parks and conservation: 1.7%
– Other: 0.1%

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Vermont

The federal government has announced $2.3 billion in funds toward Vermont infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 50.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.7%
– Broadband internet: 10.8%
– Clean water: 10.0%
– Resilience: 3.7%
– Environmental remediation: 4.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 5.8%

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Virginia

The federal government has announced $11.2 billion in funds toward Virginia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.0%
– Broadband internet: 16.2%
– Clean water: 4.1%
– Resilience: 5.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.2%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Washington

The federal government has announced $10.3 billion in funds toward Washington infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.5%
– Broadband internet: 15.2%
– Clean water: 6.2%
– Resilience: 6.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.7%
– Other: 1.5%

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West Virginia

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward West Virginia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 47.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.6%
– Broadband internet: 24.1%
– Clean water: 5.6%
– Resilience: 2.1%
– Environmental remediation: 11.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.6%

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Wisconsin

The federal government has announced $7.2 billion in funds toward Wisconsin infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.7%
– Broadband internet: 19.4%
– Clean water: 13.0%
– Resilience: 2.0%
– Environmental remediation: 1.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Wyoming

The federal government has announced $4.1 billion in funds toward Wyoming infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 34.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 44.4%
– Broadband internet: 9.1%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.1%

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Picture yourself driving along a desolate freeway in Washington when suddenly you spot long stretches of trucks in front of you. So, why do trucks pull over on the highway? In this blog, we are going to analyze why there is an increase in the parking of semi trucks on the highway and give some recommendations regarding the same.

Reasons for Trucks Being Parked on the Side of the Road

Rest Breaks

It is compulsory that truck drivers take rest breaks to combat fatigue, which could lead to accidents, and ensure traffic safety. The lack of convenient rest areas often forces drivers to park by the roadside, thereby interrupting traffic flow and making accidents imminent.

Vehicle Maintenance

Like any other automobile, trucks need regular servicing and occasional repairs if mechanical problems occur while on the highways; truckers are compelled to park their vehicles aside until they are fixed.

Weather Conditions

Extreme weather situations can leave truck drivers stranded on roadsides. Harsh storms, heavy snowfalls, or even flooded roads may make it difficult or, rather, impossible for trucks to proceed with their journey.

Traffic Congestion

Truck drivers operating in areas with high traffic congestion or during rush hours may have to park their vehicles temporarily on the side of the road. This move aims to prevent further gridlock and ensure a better flow of traffic.

Security Dangers

Safety is everything when it comes to truck drivers. If they encounter dangerous situations like fire, spillage, or sudden breakdown while driving, parking by the roadside is their only way out to protect themselves and other road users.

Parking Rules

Sometimes, municipal authorities set up guidelines that truck drivers must observe when parking. They may be required to park for mandatory rest periods or comply with specific loading and unloading time slots, leading to many parked trucks on the side of the road.

Limited Number of Parking Spaces

The most significant reason is probably the limited parking lots available. With a growing number of trucks on our highways but without enough purpose-built rest parks, finding suitable parking has become difficult for lorry operators, who often resort to stopping by roadsides.

What Are the Impacts of Parked Trucks on People?

Parked trucks have been considered a significant contributing factor to traffic congestion. Their presence forces drivers to detour around them, leading to slower traffic flow, longer travel times, and annoyance for all road users.

Parked Trucks Safety Hazards

During nighttime or harsh weather conditions, parked trucks may present serious security risks. Other drivers may fail to notice these immobile vehicles, hence causing accidents that may be fatal or near misses.

Problem of Environmental Temperament

Parking along the roadside causes various environmental problems due to the continuous idling of the engines. The burning of unnecessary diesel fuels leads to pollution and other harmful effects on the environment. In addition there could be truck driver consequences of shoulder parking.

Possible Solutions

Build More Rest Areas

Investing in purpose-built rest stops along major highways would address the underlying problem. Large enough parking spaces, as well as amenities and facilities, would encourage lorry drivers to take their obligatory rest breaks at appointed places rather than stopping by at roadsides. 

Projects such as Truck Parking Club (TPC) have proven effective from Arkansas to the coasts and beyond. TPC provides secure parking solutions for truck drivers across numerous states, addressing the nationwide shortage of rest areas.

Enhancing Truck Parking Infrastructures

To accommodate more trucks, the existing truck stops and parking lots could be improved and expanded. These improvements include good lighting, security systems, and surveillance that can create safer spaces for legal parking instead of truckers parking on the roadside.

Increase in the Enforcement of Parking Regulations

Regulatory authorities should prioritize the enforcement of the current parking regulations to ensure that areas are safe and compliant for drivers. Normal patrols, heavy penalties against defaulters, and sensitization campaigns will help deter illegal parking while encouraging responsible conduct with respect to truck parking.

To Summarize

It may be perplexing to see many trucks parked on the side of the road, but it is important to know why this happens. Breaks, car maintenance, weather conditions, traffic flow, safety dangers, parking laws, and limited availability are all contributing factors. Check out TPC’s parking facilities, which improve the safety and efficiency of truckers’ trips. If you want to become a property partner at TPC, become a property member today.

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Would it be a little too dramatic to suggest a lack of truck parking spaces is decimating the transport industry? Probably, but we wouldn’t be too far off the mark with that assertion. With only 300K spaces provided for three million trucks – equating to a single parking space for every 10 drivers – the truck parking crisis is an intense issue.

The ramifications are serious. Due to a tightening of driver regulations over the last decade or so, along with an increase in trucks and a decrease in spaces, drivers are wasting endless hours each week hunting for spots that simply do not exist. In the worst case, they are resorting to parking on unsafe abandoned properties and dangerous ramps.

While no state is spared from the issue, some fare better than others. But which states in particular are considered better or worse for truck parking? Through this short blog post, we shall take a look, starting with the more fortunate of the group.

States with the Most Truck Parking

At the risk of stating the obvious, convenient truck parking is essential for drivers, especially when long-haul trips require overnight stays or conformance to the DOT HOS regulations.

Based on recent data, some states perform better than others when it comes to truck parking spaces, making them more accommodating for drivers.

• North Dakota: North Dakota truck parking ranks high when it comes to available spaces. With vast open spaces and a lower population density, this state provides plenty of options for drivers needing to park, whether for a short break or an overnight stay.
• South Dakota: Like its northern neighbor, South Dakota also offers a significant number of truck parking spaces. This is particularly beneficial for drivers traveling through the Midwest, where finding a safe and legal place to park is crucial for maintaining hours of service.
• Michigan: Michigan truck parking is also more accessible, particularly during the day. The state’s commitment to providing truck drivers with ample parking spaces helps ensure that deliveries can be made safely and on time.
• Nevada: Known for its wide-open highways and less congested areas, Nevada ranks among the states with the most truck parking. This is especially true for truckers traveling between major hubs like Las Vegas and Reno.
• Florida: Although known as a high-traffic state, there are a considerable number of truck parking spaces in Florida, particularly at night, in comparison to other states. This makes it a key state for truckers moving goods through the southeastern U.S.

States with the Least Truck Parking

Conversely, certain states present tougher challenges for truck parking. High population density, strict regulations, and limited space can make finding a parking spot far more stressful than usual. 

• Massachusetts: With its dense population and limited land area, Massachusetts is one of the most challenging states for truck parking. Drivers often struggle to find spaces, particularly during peak hours, leading to crowded rest areas and increased competition for spots.
• New Jersey: Similar to Massachusetts, New Jersey truck parking is more difficult due to the high population density. The state’s infrastructure, designed for a different era, struggles to accommodate the large number of trucks on the road today.
• Washington, D.C.: While not a state, truck parking in Washington, D.C., is notoriously difficult due to the city’s size and strict regulations. Finding a spot that meets the legal requirements for truck parking in Washington, D.C., can be a challenge for even the most seasoned drivers.
• Boston, Massachusetts: Truck parking in Boston is particularly scarce, with many drivers finding it difficult to secure a spot close to their delivery points. The city’s narrow streets and historic layout add to the complexity of finding legal truck parking.
• San Francisco and Los Angeles, California: Both San Francisco and Los Angeles are known for their heavy traffic and limited parking options. Truck parking in San Francisco is especially tight due to the city’s dense urban environment, while truck parking in Los Angeles is complicated by the sheer volume of trucks that pass through the area daily.

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The truck parking situation varies greatly from state to state. While states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nevada provide adequate spaces (again, comparatively), others like Massachusetts and New Jersey fall far short of the mark. 

If you are a truck driver looking for reliable parking options, you should think about using Truck Parking Club to find convenient, affordable, comfortable truck parking. Our platform offers an easy way to find truck parking spaces, whether you’re in a state with plenty of options or struggling to find a spot in more congested areas.

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Here’s how the rise in e-commerce is impacting America’s truck drivers

E-commerce sales eclipsed $1.1 trillion in 2023 and are pacing to climb even higher by the end of this year.

This surge has direct implications for truckers, who are charged with hauling these goods in large volumes and new ways. Truck Parking Club compiled data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Freight Analysis Framework to measure the growth in e-commerce and see how the trucking industry has responded.

Online sales are nabbing increasingly higher shares of overall retail in the U.S., growing from less than 1% of retail in 2000 to 16% midway through 2024, Census Bureau data shows. E-commerce is tightly interconnected with freight hauling and warehousing, essential steps that bring items from a shopper’s online cart to their front door.

Increasing demand for fast, free delivery spurred by Amazon’s standard-setting shipping times has raised the bar for other online marketplaces and put more pressure on logistics providers. Major transformations are already underway within the industry to be more time- and cost-efficient, including building warehouses more densely, ultimately creating a network of shorter-distance distribution sites.

As online shopping continues to become embedded into everyday life, the pressure on shipping and transport is unlikely to ease. These are some of the changes that have occurred so far.

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As e-commerce has grown rapidly, local trucking jobs, wages see moderate gains

E-commerce sales have more than doubled since 2017, remaining elevated as new norms took hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While many people chose to start shopping online due to lockdown orders and social distancing mandates, most kept these habits even after restrictions eased. In turn, trucking industry earnings and local trucking jobs have grown substantially.

The most notable transportation industry effect was local freight driver jobs growth. In an e-commerce economy, short-distance truckers are much more necessary as companies store goods in more distributed warehouses rather than a few centralized locations. These roles grew by over 20% from 2017 to 2023—more than three times the overall job growth rate during that period. High volumes of short-distance truckers are critical to ensure the short delivery windows that shoppers have come to expect.

By comparison, long-haul trucking jobs have grown just 4% since 2017. While long-distance trucking still accounts for over 7 in 10 trucking jobs, local trucking jobs are beginning to claim a higher share of employment. The industry’s changing landscape means many truck drivers can deliver goods closer to home rather than hauling freight to distant states throughout the week, allowing them to spend more time with their families.

Wages have also grown in recent years. Truckers can now expect to earn over $31 per hour on average, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Some companies are paying even more to truckers to elevate their e-commerce offerings and stay competitive in a high-demand field. This competition gives truck drivers more options in their job search and more leverage with their employers.

However, high quotas and package loads can mean long, grueling, and potentially dangerous working environments. Amazon, in particular, has come under fire regularly for overwhelming drivers with package volumes, which allegedly force them to skip breaks, drive recklessly, and use unsafe loading methods that could lead to back injuries. Within these and other challenging work conditions, the trucking industry is struggling to recruit and retain qualified applicants, all while their services are increasingly in demand.

Under the strain, new delivery technologies are emerging to find efficient ways to fulfill an ever-growing volume of online orders. Some are testing delivery drones, electric vehicles, and autonomous vehicles as solutions, which could eventually affect truck driver jobs available in the future.

Still, future job prospects are strong for truckers. The BLS projects the economy will add nearly 100,000 jobs between heavy truck drivers and light truck drivers over the next decade, with both occupations expected to grow faster than average among U.S. jobs. As experts project more e-commerce growth, it’s likely these changes will continue to take hold in the American trucking industry.

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