Trahan, Warren, Markey Announce Announce $700,000 in Infrastructure Grants for Third District Airports

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced airports in the Third District have been allocated $700,000 in federal grants under the first round of disbursements of Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well as terminal, airport-transit connections and roadway projects.

"When we passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we did so knowing it would improve the lives of every person across the Commonwealth," said Congresswoman Trahan. "Of course, that means better roads, safer bridges, and cleaner drinking water, but it also means improved travel through Massachusetts airports -- large and small. I'm proud to see these substantial investments going to airports in Lawrence, Fitchburg, Gardner, and beyond."

"Massachusetts' airports are critical to our regional economies and our communities. This significant FAA grant funding is just the start of investments in the Commonwealth from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act to fix our crumbling infrastructure and boost our economic recovery," said Senator Warren. "I will continue fighting in Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act to invest in universal childcare, take a big whack at the fight against climate change, and ensure corporations stop cheating the system."

"This first tranche of airport funding will help airports across Massachusetts address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies. We will also boost our economy, create jobs, and strengthen the supply chain with these critical investments. Every region stands to benefit, and I will continue to fight for even more funding for our Commonwealth's communities," said Senator Markey.

The airports receiving funding include:

Lawrence Municipal, Lawrence - $295,000

Fitchburg Municipal, Fitchburg, MA - $295,000

Gardner Municipal, Gardner, MA - $110,000

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has given us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build safer and more sustainable airports that connect individuals to jobs and communities to the world," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With this new funding, urban, regional and rural airports across the country now can get to work on projects that have waited for years, modernizing their infrastructure and building a better America."

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