As we approach the 2024 Senate elections in Pennsylvania, it is essential that we rally behind the Democratic candidate who has proven his commitment to the people of the state time and time again. That candidate is none other than Bob Casey.

Bob Casey has been a strong voice for the people of Pennsylvania since he was first elected to the Senate in 2006. He has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of working families, support small businesses, and promote economic growth across the state. He has been a champion of healthcare reform, advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

Throughout his years in the Senate, Bob Casey has consistently prioritized the needs of his constituents over partisan politics. He has worked across the aisle to find common ground and pass legislation that benefits the people of Pennsylvania. He has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and civil rights.

As we look towards the future, it is crucial that we have leaders like Bob Casey in the Senate. He has proven time and time again that he has the experience, dedication, and passion to fight for the people of Pennsylvania and make a real difference in their lives.

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ensure that our voices are heard and that Pennsylvania continues to have a
strong and effective leader in the Senate.

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December 18, 2023

Casey, Fetterman, Lee Secure $142.34 Million for Pittsburgh’s Parkway East

Casey advocated for grant to make significant safety improvements to I-376 and MLK Jr. Busway 100,000 daily travelers on the two arteries will see upgrades including bridge rehab, flood mitigation, traffic congestion reduction New floodwall will finally drain “the Bathtub” in downtown Pittsburgh Parkway among most congested roads in the United States Casey fought to pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which funded grant Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Summer Lee (D-PA-14) secured $142,342,200 in funding to make major safety improvements to the I-376 (Parkway East) and the Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway, including the flood-prone “Bathtub” downtown. Casey pushed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to award this funding and fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which funded this landmark grant for the City and the region. “Thanks to the infrastructure law, two of Allegheny County’s most heavily-traveled roadways will become safer and easier to navigate,” said Senator Casey. “The Parkway East and the MLK Busway allow people from Monroeville to Oakland—including many in historically marginalized communities—to travel downtown and points throughout the region. I fought for this generational investment in one of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s busiest and most important corridors to keep residents, commuters, and visitors safe and improve quality of life and transportation options for all who rely on it to reach their destination.” “I’m proud to join with my colleagues and announce this game-changing investment in Pittsburgh’s Parkway East and East Busway,” said Senator Fetterman. “This massive funding will help fix longstanding flooding concerns in the corridor, allow our region’s infrastructure to adapt to the climate crisis, and expand transit options across Allegheny County. Most of all, it will make sure people across our region can get where they need to go.” “I am so excited to announce that we’re delivering $142 million to make the I-376 corridor less congested, faster, and safer for drivers, transit users, and pedestrians alike. Not only will this massive investment in one of Pittsburgh’s most congested roads, bridges, and highway strips make it easier for all folks to get where they need to go, but it will create more than 2,500 jobs, add $254.9 million to our economy, protect against flood damage, prevent hundreds of crashes each year, and help right the wrongs of disinvestment and disconnection in left behind communities,” said Congresswoman Lee. “After months of advocating tirelessly and meeting regularly with DOT, I’m so proud that Pittsburgh is receiving the investment we need to make life better for ALL families and small businesses across Western PA.” “The award of this grant is the culmination of hard work by many in our region,” said DJ Ryan, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Policy at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. “From our team members that proactively sought out this funding to our County Executive and our members of Congress that advocated for this project, we are grateful for the robust support that we’ve received. Once completed, the Eastern Pittsburgh Multimodal Corridor Project will directly benefit the lives of many individuals—streamlining travel routes, enhancing safety, and increasing access for those that live in our region’s eastern communities.” “This is a huge win for the Pittsburgh region, and I want to congratulate and thank Senators Casey and Fetterman and Congresswoman Lee for their strong support and advocacy,” said Matt Smith, Chief Growth Office at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. “The Eastern Pittsburgh Multimodal Corridor Project will benefit the community and all who live and work in the region through a series of improvements, promoting easier and safer travel along the interconnected multimodal transportation network. We look forward to seeing this project completed, the significant number of jobs supported and the resulting benefits to southwestern Pennsylvania.” A 2019 study rated the parkway as the fifth most congested road in the United States. This multimodal project will make significant progress to ameliorate that congestion and the corridor’s safety hazards. The myriad upgrades include rehabilitating 10 bridges, installing a new floodwall along the downtown section of the parkway so flood-prone it is known as “the Bathtub,” implementing technologies to ease traffic from Monroeville to downtown, and stabilizing hilly terrain to prevent landslides. In addition to traffic, flooding, bridges, and potentially unstable terrain, the $142.34 million award will improve bus infrastructure, shoulder and sidewalk safety, and key stretches of South Braddock Avenue and Route 30/Lincoln Highway/Ardmore Boulevard. Since Casey worked to pass IIJA in 2021, more than $14.2 billion in federal funds has been allocated in Pennsylvania. That includes more than $8 billion in funding for over 600 road and bridge projects and more than $1 billion for high-speed internet. ###

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