Schiff, Padilla, Huffman Announce More than $3 Million for Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure Projects in the North Coast from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02) announced more than $3 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for rural and tribal transportation infrastructure upgrades in Smith River and Annapolis, California.

The funding, awarded through the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA), will help make safety improvements and upgrades at the Stewarts Point Rancheria in Annapolisandcontinue the efforts to construct a new pedestrian bridge across Highway 101 in Smith River.

The grants are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, historic legislation supported by the California lawmakers that has made billions of dollars in investments for core transportation and public works projects up and down the state.

“Our roads, bridges, and transit systems are the backbone of our prosperity in the Golden State, and Californians face challenges with aging transportation infrastructure. These major investments, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help rural and tribal communities build safer and better infrastructure – improving public safety, creating economic opportunity, addressing long overdue repairs, and connecting communities,” said Senator Schiff.