Bumper-to-bumper northbound traffic rolls across the Zakim Bridge into Boston. Bridge improvement makes up part of the new infrastructure bill. AP
Bumper-to-bumper northbound traffic rolls across the Zakim Bridge into Boston. Bridge improvement makes up part of the new infrastructure bill. AP
Bumper-to-bumper northbound traffic rolls across the Zakim Bridge into Boston. Bridge improvement makes up part of the new infrastructure bill. AP
Bumper-to-bumper northbound traffic rolls across the Zakim Bridge into Boston. Bridge improvement makes up part of the new infrastructure bill. AP

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America’s infrastructure bill by the numbers

The $1.2tn infrastructure bill is a hallmark of President Biden’s agenda

Willy Lowry
Willy Lowry

August 10, 2021

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On Tuesday, the US Senate pushed through President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.

The bill, which has been a major focus of the Biden administration so far, aims to improve the country’s crumbling infrastructure, provide jobs to millions of Americans and set the country on a sustainable path.

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But how and where will the more than a trillion dollars be spent?

Here’s a snapshot of the sectors that will receive the most money from the largest infrastructure bill in US history.

Transport

Unsurprisingly, a huge chunk of the money will go to transport-related issues, with $312 billion being invested in transport in general and $109bn going towards rebuilding roads, bridges and other major works.

Another $15bn has been earmarked for electric-powered transport, with $7.5bn going towards a nationwide network of electric-vehicle charging stations, while another $7.5bn will be invested in electric buses and transit.

Water

Another huge benefactor of the bill will be the nation's water system.

The Biden administration will invest $55bn in the country’s water infrastructure.

In the western US, which is currently experiencing a devastating, decades-long drought, the administration is investing $5bn in water storage alone.

Environment

A major part of the bill is focused on the environment.

About $21bn is going towards environmental projects, such as cleaning up polluted waterways.

A wildfire burns outside of the town of Lytton, where a wildfire raged through and forced everyone to evacuate, in British Columbia, Canada, July 1, 2021.
A wildfire burns outside of the town of Lytton, where a wildfire raged through and forced everyone to evacuate, in British Columbia, Canada, July 1, 2021.
Martha Van Dyke of Lytton sits in her car with her cats, Tigger and Kona, after a wildfire that raged through her town forced residents to evacuate, outside of Lytton, British Columbia.
Martha Van Dyke of Lytton sits in her car with her cats, Tigger and Kona, after a wildfire that raged through her town forced residents to evacuate, outside of Lytton, British Columbia.
Structures destroyed by a wildfire are seen in Lytton, British Columbia.
Structures destroyed by a wildfire are seen in Lytton, British Columbia.
A wildfire burns outside of the town of Lytton.
A wildfire burns outside of the town of Lytton.
The roughly 1,000 residents of Lytton had to abandon their homes with just a few minutes notice Wednesday evening, after searing the previous day under a record high of 121. 2 F (49. 6 C).
The roughly 1,000 residents of Lytton had to abandon their homes with just a few minutes notice Wednesday evening, after searing the previous day under a record high of 121. 2 F (49. 6 C).
The sign for the town of Lytton, where a wildfire raged through and forced residents to evacuate, is seen in Lytton, British Columbia.
The sign for the town of Lytton, where a wildfire raged through and forced residents to evacuate, is seen in Lytton, British Columbia.
Trees burn along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia, June 30, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video.
Trees burn along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia, June 30, 2021 in this still image obtained from a social media video.
Flames are seen along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia in this still image obtained from a social media video.
Flames are seen along a street during a wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia in this still image obtained from a social media video.
A handout satellite image made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the McKay Creek fire, left; the Sparks Lake fire, right; and smaller fire, visible just south of the town of Lytton, British Columbia.
A handout satellite image made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the McKay Creek fire, left; the Sparks Lake fire, right; and smaller fire, visible just south of the town of Lytton, British Columbia.
The plume of smoke from wildfire C31056, near McKinley Lake and about 35 kilometres east of Horsefly, British Columbia.
The plume of smoke from wildfire C31056, near McKinley Lake and about 35 kilometres east of Horsefly, British Columbia.
Two plumes of smoke from the Long Loch wildfire (K51040) and the Derrickson Lake wildfire (K51041), British Columbia.
Two plumes of smoke from the Long Loch wildfire (K51040) and the Derrickson Lake wildfire (K51041), British Columbia.
A wildfire is seen from an airplane, in Lytton, British Columbia.
A wildfire is seen from an airplane, in Lytton, British Columbia.
The Sparks Lake wildfire, British Columbia, is seen from the air on June 29, 2021.
The Sparks Lake wildfire, British Columbia, is seen from the air on June 29, 2021.

More than $3bn will go towards helping reduce and fight bushfires, which have ravaged the western US this summer.

Internet

Another $65bn has been committed to providing Americans across the country with high-speed broadband internet.

Access to the internet will be expanded in underserved areas, ensuring pupils and students engaging in hybrid learning during the pandemic will be able to use online educational materials.

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Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

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