Governor Phil Murphy has revealed that the State of New Jersey has been granted nearly $180 million through the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Project Fund (CPF) to bolster various infrastructure projects aimed at improving public health and safety, enhancing digital connectivity, and ensuring equitable access to critical services.
Expressing appreciation for the transformative investments, Governor Murphy emphasized the collaborative effort between partners to build a stronger, fairer, and more resilient New Jersey. He credited the Biden-Harris Administration for the funding allocation and acknowledged Senator Booker and the congressional delegation for their steadfast support.
The CPF, established as part of the American Rescue Plan, aims to provide essential funding to enhance community resilience, economic vitality, and quality of life across the nation.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker highlighted the significance of the investments in expanding economic opportunity, lowering costs for affordable internet, and advancing critical infrastructure projects in New Jersey. He emphasized the importance of resources that enable families and children to thrive while reducing costs for taxpayers.
Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Wally Adeyemo underscored the importance of funding for expanding access to high-speed internet, a key component of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Several infrastructure projects in New Jersey will benefit from the allocated funding, including:
• The New Jersey Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Equity (NJBIDE) program, receiving $50 million to expand broadband internet access to underserved areas.
• NJ TRANSIT’s Connected Bus program, granted $15 million to provide free high-speed Wi-Fi on public transport buses.
• The construction of a new Union City Community School, supported by $50 million to educate students while functioning as a multi-purpose community facility.
• The Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton, which will receive $25 million to advance maternal and infant health outcomes.
• The State Library’s Building Community Resilience project, allocated over $30 million to address disparities in access to education, jobs, and health monitoring.
• The North Jersey Community Research Initiative, granted $6.6 million to expand its homeless drop-in center into a multi-purpose community facility in downtown Newark.
• Additional funding of $5 million will support projects addressing the digital divide by improving public access to devices and the internet at state agencies.These investments reflect a commitment to fostering resilience, equity, and progress in New Jersey’s infrastructure landscape.
